Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)

A pair of golden eagles frequents the high Gordolasque. This bird lives in the mountain skies, flying over its territory looking for prey to feed to its young. The marmot is the main source of food for golden eagles. In winter, when marmots hibernate, the bird of prey has to largely make do with carrion.
At the start of spring, the female lays two eggs and takes turn with the males to sit on them (43 to 45 days).
During the first weeks, one eaglet can deliberately prevent the other from eating. This aggressive behaviour is known as “siblicide”. The young eagles leave the nest after 65 to 70 days, but remain dependent for three more months.