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Eyes for an Eagle

Eagle hunter Rinat Mirlanov rests with his golden eagle above the Bokonbayevo village in Kyrgyzstan. Eagle hunting, known as berkutchi in Kyrgyz, is an ancient tradition in the country where hunters train eagles, vultures, and falcons to hunt small prey like foxes and hares. The practice requires years of trust and reliance built between the animal and the hunter. Although eagle hunting today is considered more of a hobby, it was originally used as a means of survival, providing both food and clothing to villagers.

Jason Siegel