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~ I asked Anthony to stop when this Aquila rapax, Tawny Eagle, was spotted beside the track. Samburu has a healthy population of Aquila rapax which may be relied on to appear on any given day. The large eagle was concentrating on the ground yet ultimately flew off without any prey in its talons. Several times it glanced in our direction yet showed no apparent concern. What must it be like to be able to loft heavenwards on strong wings at whim? Although I'll never know such freedom, it thrilled me to observe the Aquila rapax in flight.