sea eagle

noun

any of several large eagles of the genus Haliaetus, that usually feed on fish.

sea eagle

any of various fish-eating eagles that live near the sea, esp Haliaetus albicilla ( European sea eagle or white-tailed eagle ) having a brown plumage and white tail

First recorded in 1660–70

Then said the Sea-eagle: “Look forth, shipmate, and tell me of the land.”

“And with me it shall be well ere long,” said the Sea-eagle.

Anyhow, it was decided that the sea-eagle would have to be released before Mun Bun learned to talk the eagle language.

There had been some objection made already to the big sea-eagle caged on deck.

Your arrow merely broke the wing of yonder sea eagle, and he is just recovering from the shock.

April 25, 2024firkin

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