The Golden Eagle, a true symbol

A majestic bird, very useful for the regulation of rodent populations by consuming them, it has always fascinated humans as much as it has been feared. It has often been chosen as a symbol of power, as shown by the numerous coats of arms, the flags of current or former states (Napoleonic Empire, Germany, etc.).It is also a source of inspiration for artists, of admiration, even of worship in different civilizations.However, it has long been persecuted because it was considered to be "harmful". Nowadays, it is protected, like all raptors in France.