{"id":2660,"date":"2018-12-11T10:15:27","date_gmt":"2018-12-11T10:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/birdingthestrait.com\/?p=2660"},"modified":"2024-03-26T12:52:38","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T12:52:38","slug":"empire-of-the-eagle-aguila-de-bonelli","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/birdingthestrait.com\/blog\/empire-of-the-eagle-aguila-de-bonelli\/","title":{"rendered":"The Empire of the Eagle and \u00c1guila de Bonelli: Book review"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Review
Review of Empire of the Eagle and \u00c1guila de Bonelli<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There\u2019s no denying, at Birding The Strait we are passionate about Eagles. We love seeking for them, photographing them and simply observing them in the wild. We are also wildlife photography and bird books enthusiasts. Indeed, this is one of our main sources of expenditure! So, we were excited to see two new books coming out last month:\u00a0<\/span>\u2018The Empire of the Eagle\u2019 by Mike Unwin and David Tippling, and \u2018\u00c1guila de Bonelli (Bonelli\u2019s Eagle)\u2019 by Tony Peral.<\/p>\n

Both have a special meaning for us.\u00a0<\/span>We contributed with a few pictures for the book \u2018The Empire of the Eagle\u2019 and we were looking forward to seeing them on print. On the other hand, \u2018\u00c1guila de Bonelli\u2019 has\u00a0<\/span>been created, edited and published by a friend of us, the photographer and naturalist, Tony Peral.<\/p>\n

Review of \u2018\u00c1guila de Bonelli\u2019<\/span><\/h1>\n
\"Packaging
Packaging of ‘\u00c1guila de Bonelli’ by Tony Peral<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You know you are in front of a special book the moment the package with \u2018\u00c1guila de Bonelli\u2019 is being delivered. The amazing packaging with a Bonelli’s Eagle printed on the box and the wax seal, is really unique and classy. Some would compare the experience to the one you get when purchasing a limited edition vinyl. From the moment you untie the strings and open the box, you are on a trip to the land of the Bonelli\u2019s Eagles.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Cover
Cover of ‘\u00c1guila de Bonelli’ by Tony Peral<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The cover shows an adult female in flight. She is missing one of her tail feathers, which does nothing but improve the visual impact of the photography. It\u2019s truly a statement of intents. The author, Tony Peral, provides further insight on the magnitude of his work stating in the introduction that he stopped counting the hours spent in his hide after 3000!<\/span><\/p>\n

Good and authoritative texts<\/h2>\n

The book begins with six concise and well written chapters by Jose Mar\u00eda Gil S\u00e1nchez and consists on an updated review of the biology and conservation of the species.\u00a0English-speakers, don\u2019t get distracted by the title, this book has been translated into English. However, the photographies, which are the most important part of the book are universal.<\/span><\/p>\n

A festival of Bonelli’s eagles’ photos<\/h2>\n

From there, as the prestigious Markus Varesvuo says in the prologue, comes a true festival of almost 100 photos, all of them of superb quality. The first, a double-page image, shows a subadult Bonelli\u2019s Eagle right in the moment she is catching a Red-legged Partridge. Next page, an adult folds its wings to dive directing its gaze on you!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Every
Every single photo on ‘\u00c1guila de Bonelli’ is fantastic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Not a single photo in the book is a filler, none is redundant, and none seems to be done in a known set or hide. Moreover,<\/span>\u00a0some photos in this book show scenes of Bonelli’s eagles very rarely seen before. This is one of those books that, if a child happens to find, it is very likely that he will want to be a wildlife photographer.<\/p>\n

\"Many
Many pictures in the book depict the aerial maneuvers and interactions of the Bonelli’s eagles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We believe it’s important to note that the FSC certificate guarantees that all the materials used for the production of the book come from sustainable, eco-friendly sources. You can get your copy of ‘\u00c1guila de Bonelli’ following this link<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Review of \u2018The Empire of the Eagle\u2019<\/span><\/h1>\n
\"Black-and-White
Black-and-White Hawk-Eagle chapter. This picture was taken in Belize by Yeray Seminario<\/a> while doing field work with the Orange-breasted Falcon project<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018Empire of the Eagle\u2019 is a compilation of texts and photographs of all the species of eagles in the worldby Mike Unwin, with selected photographies, curated by a renowned photographer: David Tipling<\/a>\u00a0. <\/span><\/p>\n

This is a hardcover book with a clear emphasis on the photography side. Indeed, the introduction describes the book as \u201ca photographic celebration of all the world\u2019s eagles\u201d. Sixty-eight species are treated throughout its 288 pages and distributed in five main sections: \u2018Hunters of the Uplands\u2019, \u2018Predators of the Plains\u2019, \u2018Assasins of the Woodlands\u2019, \u2018Raptors of the Rainforest\u2019 and \u2018Wings over the Water\u2019. Hence, unlike most of the books that treat groups of different species, the eagles are ordered by habitat, and not in taxonomic or alphabetic order.<\/span><\/p>\n

Great summaries of \u00a0each raptor species<\/h2>\n

First, we find a brief Introduction section that deals with the personal attachment of the author to eagles. The authors also talk about the relevance of eagles in culture and history, its biology and conservation challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

The texts contain information about the natural history of each species, following a similar structure in all the cases. They include references to scientific research and anecdotic information, all written on an easy-reading, colloquial way. In any case, they are well documented, and deal with some very specific information. They occasionally include recent research results, adding to the overall value of the book. We can safely define the texts as brief summary introductions on each species.<\/span><\/p>\n

An excellent compilation of eagle images<\/h2>\n
\"Western
Western Banded Snake-Eagle by Yeray Seminario. This photography was taken from a boat on the Gambia River, Senegal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The quality of most images on the book is excellent. Also, the printing quality is what you would expect on a high-profile photography book. We noticed how some of the rarest species lack a spectacular image to depict the bird. There are probably not many photographies of some of these rare species out there! These pictures are an important testimony to how little we know about some eagle species in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can find a\u00a0link to buy ‘The Empire of the Eagle’ here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Which one we recommend?<\/h2>\n

We eagerly recommend both “Empire of the Eagle” and “\u00c1guila de Bonelli”. They are great books for anyone keen on wildlife. Specially, for those who are passionate about one of the most majestic groups of animals: the birds of prey. With christmas just around the corner, these remarkable books are a perfect gift!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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