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The Eagle's Cry
You know that iconic eagle cry,
That you hear in the movies?
You’ve all heard it before!
You know that desert scene,
With the tumbleweed?
As the lone ranger rides off into the sunset,
A fierce cry pierces the sky!
"Kreeeeeeeeeeeeeer"
A bald eagle flies overhead.
I hate to burst your bubble,
But that's actually a Red-Tailed Hawk
Acting as his double!
I guess the Eagle’s subtle call
Just couldn't make the cut...
That you hear in the movies?
You’ve all heard it before!
You know that desert scene,
With the tumbleweed?
As the lone ranger rides off into the sunset,
A fierce cry pierces the sky!
"Kreeeeeeeeeeeeeer"
A bald eagle flies overhead.
I hate to burst your bubble,
But that's actually a Red-Tailed Hawk
Acting as his double!
I guess the Eagle’s subtle call
Just couldn't make the cut...
Published 20th Jan 2020
Author's Note
Hollywood's iconic "eagle" screech:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33DWqRyAAUw
If an eagle actually flies over, you're more likely to hear this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=504gLvFtHXc
Everything's got to be flashy in Hollywood! The eagle's squeaky cry isn't quite powerful and memorable enough for Hollywood. So...most of the time, if you see an eagle in a movie, or other birds as well, a Red-tailed Hawk's call is often inserted for dramatic effect!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33DWqRyAAUw
If an eagle actually flies over, you're more likely to hear this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=504gLvFtHXc
Everything's got to be flashy in Hollywood! The eagle's squeaky cry isn't quite powerful and memorable enough for Hollywood. So...most of the time, if you see an eagle in a movie, or other birds as well, a Red-tailed Hawk's call is often inserted for dramatic effect!
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20th Jan 2020 3:19am
amazing that the size of the Raptor would have such a small voice.
maybe that is where beware of the silent one comes. joking of course.
actually, i see them all the time and thinking about it, i never have hear one.
maybe that is where beware of the silent one comes. joking of course.
actually, i see them all the time and thinking about it, i never have hear one.
21st Jan 2020 8:03am
It truly is! I have been startled a time or two by one of them screeching like that fairly close-by. I never heard them either, actually... that is, until I tuned my ears to the calls. Becoming more familiar with them really makes you start to notice them more. They are actually much more common than most people realize.
Thank you for your comment, mystic... so glad you liked this one. Was just having a bit of fun and sharing a bit of trivial knowledge :)
Thank you for your comment, mystic... so glad you liked this one. Was just having a bit of fun and sharing a bit of trivial knowledge :)
21st Jan 2020 1:31pm
if you ever get to Wabasha Minnesota, you should check out the National Eagle Center.
20th Jan 2020 3:31am
21st Jan 2020 8:06am
Glad you liked it, poetic! Thanks for stopping by... liked the cute little emojis lol
20th Jan 2020 3:33am
Maybe she chooses not to speak online. Maybe she sees the pic your trying to paint
21st Jan 2020 8:06am
20th Jan 2020 6:39am
Loved this, and even got a lil giggle out of it :)
Thank you for sharing
Thank you for sharing
21st Jan 2020 8:08am
Glad to hear it, Wh1skey... so glad that you got some entertainment out of it. You also gained a tidbit of knowledge which you will probably never use :P
20th Jan 2020 10:49am
It would not be the first time Hollywood has yanked our chain.
hugs,
buddhakitty.
hugs,
buddhakitty.
20th Jan 2020 1:27pm
20th Jan 2020 3:20pm
Silent yet strong, I guess if you don't hear, the eagles cry, look at it in flight. You can feel it. And see how high you will get.
20th Jan 2020 4:22pm
I like it. Simple yet powerful. Few words but strong message. Well done.
20th Jan 2020 9:41pm
20th Jan 2020 10:16pm
20th Jan 2020 10:53pm
For some reason, I am not surprised. Though hawks are lovely creatures as well. I'm more upset about the misrepresentation of Tonto than birds. It's a good observation.
For a moment, I thought of a movie scene I am trying to remember.
For a moment, I thought of a movie scene I am trying to remember.
Anonymous
21st Jan 2020 1:56am
Funny haha moment for sure, Hollywood is a bubble anyways! pop pop pop !! lol
21st Jan 2020 2:52am
21st Jan 2020 3:35am
It is very ironic, considering what is going on right now with Trump, that the nation's symbolic bird is literally a lie. As if the eagle's cry wasn't good enough so they just stole it from another bird instead. Oh, the irony.
Good write, clever as usual.
Good write, clever as usual.
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23rd Jan 2020 3:10am
Awww is that what it is?
Man all this time i thought it was a real eagle😨
LIARS!!!!
This really blows now i know if i hear an eagle on a film i know it isn't an eagle its a red hawk ughh...
Well at least it sounds the same and can now have a peace of mind knowing its not an eagle but a red tail hawk...
Thanks for sharing hun great poem 🤗❤
Man all this time i thought it was a real eagle😨
LIARS!!!!
This really blows now i know if i hear an eagle on a film i know it isn't an eagle its a red hawk ughh...
Well at least it sounds the same and can now have a peace of mind knowing its not an eagle but a red tail hawk...
Thanks for sharing hun great poem 🤗❤
22nd Feb 2020 5:35am
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