#mongolian eagle

[oliverdemersartist]

Hey! Check out my submission for the #CDChallenge #ThemeOfTheMonth , with the theme being #mongolianeaglehunter  . What do you guys think?  

www.patreon.com/posts/29609708

Done in Photoshop. I thought of making the hunter an Eagle-Man, and the eagle a Mongolian Harpy. Hopefully it fits within the guidelines, I was gonna do something more traditional, but I thought this would be more unique.

[naturecpw]

Interview: Capturing the Beautiful Bond Between Mongolian Eagle Keepers and Their Birds

“The bond with the bird is so strong! Actually, even the eyes and the look of the eagle and its master resemble each other.”

In the far reaches of Mongolia, a small group of nomads keeps the tradition of eagle hunting alive. Also known as falconry, this ancient tradition requires skilled handlers to train birds of prey to assist in hunting wild animals. In ancient times, the practice was restricted to the noble classes, but today berkutchi—as it’s called in Mongolia—is a right of passage for young men living in Western Mongolia’s Altai region.

Golden eagles are the most commonly used birds in the region, a rare feat as eagles are notoriously hard to train and manage. But the approximately 300 remaining eagle keepers forge a deep bond with their companions, skillfully working with them in a unique partnership to hunt foxes and small hares. Photographer Daniel Kordan recently spent time with a group of eagle keepers, where he was able to capture the beauty of their bonds.

Each September, a large berkutchi festival takes place, attracting tourists from around the region. But Kordan’s experience was decidedly more intimate, as he used local guides to connect with nomad families, who brought him in and introduced him to the area’s eagle keepers. His images demonstrate the power and skill of both the handlers and the eagles, as well as the pride both parties take in their shared mission.

Kordan, who also leads photography workshops and expeditions, came away from his time in Mongolia with a renewed respect and appreciation for the people he encountered. We had a chance to speak with him about his experiences and learn more about what people can expect if they participate in his next visit to Mongolia.

https://mymodernmet.com/mongolian-eagle-keepers-daniel-kordan/

[bilafond]

EAGLE HUNTRESS OF MONGOLIA

EAGLE HUNTRESS OF MONGOLIA

CREDITS: The piece written by William Kremer. The Photographs by Asher Svidensky who is also a travel writer ————————————————————————————————————

Most children, Asher Svidensky says, are a little intimidated by golden eagles. Kazakh boys in western Mongolia start learning how to use the huge birds to hunt for foxes and hares at the age of 13, when the eagles sit heavily on their undeveloped arms.…

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