I took the kids to a Raptor Rehabilitation place once. The guy had a 'pet' Bald Eagle that was almost 3' tall! I'd never realized just how large they are! One of it's wings was damaged and couldn't be repaired so it could never fly again. While we were there, it was tethered in the front yard, and it always positioned itself in between us in the crowd and him. It was very protective of that man.
It sat there long enough for Dad to get the camera and take several pictures... these were just the best ones. I think he said it took off and then later came back.
We've seen them pause and circle again as they flew over... we always wondered if they were evaluating Ramius's cat as a potential meal ;~D
OK - I am goin to bed now.....