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![Biker bird. Photo by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online.](thb-DSC06345.JPG)
Biker bird
Eagles are everywhere at the festival,
with horses and motorcycles the
preferred modes of transport.
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![Conversation. Photo by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online.](thb-DSC06466.JPG)
Conversation
Two hunters stop their horses to sit
and visit.
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![Eagle hunter 1. Photo by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online.](thb-DSC06358.JPG)
Eagle hunter 1
The hunters pose for photos with
their birds.
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![Eagle eye. Photo by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online.](thb-DSC06718.JPG)
Eagle eye
Female goldens are used for hunting
because they are larger and more
aggressive than the males.
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![Lure. Photo by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online.](thb-DSC06557.JPG)
Lure
A hunter uses a dead rabbit as a lure
to get his bird from the sky.
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![Eagle hunter 2. Photo by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online.](thb-DSC06430.JPG)
Eagle hunter 2
Not used to having their photos
taken, but liking it!
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![Talons. Photo by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online.](thb-DSC06816.JPG)
Talons
This photo shows an eagle's talons
and tethers.
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![Group rides. Photo by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online.](thb-DSC07673.JPG)
Group rides
A group of eagle hunters rides across
the steppe, journeying three days on
horseback to attend the festival.
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Eagle hunter 3
Coats are made from everything
from horse and cow hides to marmot
and fox fur.
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![Eagle landing. Photo by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online.](thb-DSC07615.JPG)
Eagle landing
An eagle coming in to the lure.
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![Hunt group. Photo by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online.](thb-DSC08127.JPG)
Hunt group
This group took advantage of the
mountains near the festival site to
hunt fox while traveling through.
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![Arlbay. Photo by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online.](thb-DSC07919.JPG)
Arlbay
Arlbay races across the Mongolian
countryside en route to the festival.
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![Series 1. Photo by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online.](thb-Series1.jpg)
Series 1
Abutalib takes his eagle to the rock
to begin the competition, with
Armanbak there to settle her in place.
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Series 2
Abutalib rides away down the hill
while Armanbak positions the bird for
her flight.
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![Series 3. Photo by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online.](thb-Series3.jpg)
Series 3
Abutalib calls to his eagle, tempting
her with a meat treat.
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![Series 4. Photo by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online.](thb-Series4.jpg)
Series 4
The eagle launches into the air at the
sound of her hunter's call.
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![Series 5. Photo by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online.](thb-Series5.jpg)
Series 5
The eagle continues her flight to Abutalib.
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![Series 6. Photo by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online.](thb-Series6.jpg)
Series 6
The eagle lands on her hunter's hand.
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