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‘Radford’ the wedge-tailed eagle 

WITH a typical wingspan of 1.8 to 2.3 metres, wedge-tailed eagles are one of the most imposing birds of prey in the world. Watched by local landowner, Trevor Puls, a four-year-old male bird was released back into its native habitat near the Grampians last week after 18 months of rehabilitation. Photo: GLENN GUY.
Mark Rabich

THE magnificent sight of a wedge-tailed eagle soaring against the backdrop of the Grampians was seen up close last week as a rehabilitated young male bird took flight in the wild for the first time in 18 months.

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