Birds around the world take flight
Date:
November 22, 2014
Source:
Reuters - Light News Video Online / Powered by NewsLook.com
Summary:
An imperial eagle equipped with a camera spreads its wings over London. It's just one of the many birds making headlines in this week's "animal roundup". Jillian Kitchener reports. Video provided by Reuters
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