King of the Mountains – A Rare Look Into the World of Golden Eagles

The documentary explores the life of golden eagles in Scandinavia, specifically how they survive the harsh winters and their hunting strategies. The golden eagles are shown as capable hunters but also dependent on the victims of the cold and snow for their survival.

The documentary also highlights the unsocial nature of the golden eagles, as they do not tolerate other eagles near their loot. The courtship and breeding habits of the golden eagles are also explored, with the eagles beginning their courtship during the winter, long before the spring sun melts the snow.

The female eagle lays her eggs in early April, after mating up to 30 times with the male.

The documentary also shows how the golden eagles hunt for food, including an elk cow that has fallen victim to the Scandinavian winter. The eagles compete with sea eagles for food, and the golden eagle is shown as the superior hunter, able to drive off the sea eagles.

The importance of vast untouched landscapes with intact nature is also emphasized in the documentary, as golden eagles require such environments to survive.

The documentary shows the golden eagles hunting a capercaillie, a type of bird, and how the eagles return to their kill repeatedly to use every last bit of the prey.

The documentary ends with the hatching of a golden eagle chick, which both parents carefully incubate. The video highlights the importance of body heat and insulation for the egg’s development, and how both male and female eagles take turns incubating the egg.

Overall, the documentary offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of the golden eagle, showcasing their impressive hunting abilities and their dependence on intact natural environments for their survival.