A shot from the past

Local Newspaper photo from around 1935, article read:" More than one big Eagle has bitten the dust in this district during the past few weeks, but not many of them were larger than the one  George Pardey  (of Cowra) shot at Neila on Sunday. From wing tip to wing tip it measured 7 foot 2 inches." 220cm

This recently discovered Photograph  from the 1930's features Harold (Jack) White and his photographer friend George Pardey of Cowra NSW Australia. This photograph highlights the unfair persecution Wedge tail Eagles suffered during the last century. In one year alone, it was estimated that 30,000 Wedge tail Eagles were killed. The Eagles were blamed for killing livestock, yet most were only feeding on sick or injured animals. This fully mature Adult had a wing span of 220cm.

Harold White is the Grand Father of Birdphotos Photographer Greg Holland