Evie the Eagle plays fetch with a tennis ball

Evie the Eagle is no ordinary bird. She has perfected the art of throw and catch and if you don't mind the occasional injury caused by her talons.

Evie, who is a white tailed fish eagle, has a huge wing span of 8 foot and talons as big as a man's hand.

These statistics alone would be enough to put off most people from getting involved in a game of fetch with the bird of prey, but not her owner falconer George Hedges.



He discovered Evie's unusual talent when she retrieved a tennis ball from a pond without prompting.

Evie's party piece includes swooping to catch tennis balls at great height.

However, sometimes Evie can get a little carried away leaving George needing hospital treatment for minor injuries caused by her razor sharp talons.