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Eagle Day
"He clasps the crag with crooked hands;
Close to the sun in lonely lands,
Ring’d with the azure world, he stands.
The wrinkled sea beneath him crawls;
He watches from his mountain walls,
And like a thunderbolt he falls."
~ "The Eagle", Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892)
Happy Eagle Day with a tartan inspired by the rugged Scottish Highlands — the wild homeland of the Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), one of Scotland’s two native eagle species!
Golden eagles are instantly recognizable by their deep chocolate-brown plumage and the beautiful wash of golden feathers across the head and nape that gives the species its name. With a wingspan that can reach over 2.2 metres (more than 7 feet), they are among the largest birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere and one of the most powerful aerial hunters in the world.
In Scotland they are primarily found across the Highlands and Islands, where vast landscapes of mountains, moorland, and peatland provide ideal hunting territory. From these high vantage points they soar on thermal currents while scanning the ground below for prey such as mountain hares, grouse, rabbits, and other birds, and they will also take carrion when the opportunity arises.
Golden eagles are famously territorial and loyal to their nesting sites. A breeding pair may control an enormous territory — sometimes up to 200 square kilometers — and they often maintain several alternate eyries (large cliff nests) within that territory. Some of these nests have been used continuously for decades, gradually growing into massive structures of sticks.
One of the most remarkable facts about golden eagles is their eyesight. Like many raptors, they can see four to eight times more sharply than humans, allowing them to detect prey from well over a kilometer away.
Today Scotland represents a major stronghold for golden eagles in the UK, with conservation programs monitoring populations, protecting nesting areas, and restoring suitable habitats across the Highlands and western islands.
A fitting symbol for the Highlands — wild, powerful, and free. 🧡 💛 🖤 🤍 🦅 🦅 🦅
Eagles are among the most majestic and formidable birds of prey in the avian world, known for their keen eyesight, powerful build, and impressive hunting skills. These birds of prey are found worldwide, except in Antarctica, and are most commonly seen in habitats ranging from open forests and mountains to grasslands and coastal regions. Eagles are solitary creatures, showcasing remarkable hunting techniques that include swooping down at high speeds to catch prey with their strong, sharp talons. Their diet is varied, consisting mainly of fish, small mammals, and other birds. Eagles are also known for their remarkable nesting behavior, often returning to the same nest year after year and adding to it, resulting in massive structures that can weigh as much as a ton. The bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States, is perhaps the most recognized eagle species, admired for its striking appearance and powerful presence. Eagles play a vital role in their ecosystems, acting as apex predators that help control the populations of other animals and maintain balance in their natural habitats. Their behavior and life cycle, from solitary hunters to attentive parents raising their eaglets until they fledge, reflect a resilience and adaptability that have captivated human imagination for centuries.
This tartan was inspired by the Scottish Highlands and designed by Yvonne Macrae.
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