Saturday, August 25, 2018

Changeable Hawk Eagle Taking Shower

We expect rain but didn't expect such a heavy rain when we decided to come to Thailand during the month of August. Well, I guess is just blessing from the sky. We get to witness some rare sighting in Huai Kha Kheang Wildlife Sanctuary!
Changeable Hawk Eagle (Spizaetus cirrhatus)
We spotted this Changeable Hawk Eagle (Spizaetus cirrhatus) just as the rain started to pour from the sky. The bird looks stunned too and is definitely not the good time to hunt for food.
Changeable Hawk Eagle (Spizaetus cirrhatus)
After few short flight, the eagle decided to embrace the rain.
Changeable Hawk Eagle (Spizaetus cirrhatus)
Instead of wasting energy looking for food in the heavy storm, the eagle spread her wing in the rain.
Changeable Hawk Eagle (Spizaetus cirrhatus)
 The eagle is taking shower in with the rain water.
Changeable Hawk Eagle (Spizaetus cirrhatus)
 The eagle spread her wing to the max and let the rain water washes every inch of her feathers.
Changeable Hawk Eagle (Spizaetus cirrhatus)

Changeable Hawk Eagle (Spizaetus cirrhatus)

Changeable Hawk Eagle (Spizaetus cirrhatus)
 The eagle spread her wing for more than 10 minutes until the rain subside.
Changeable Hawk Eagle (Spizaetus cirrhatus)
 The eagle is totally enjoying the rain!
Changeable Hawk Eagle (Spizaetus cirrhatus)
Look so fresh after the shower. After preening, the eagle is good to go again.

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