Majestic Eagles Play a Part in Zuni Agriculture


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are very excited to have this facility here."

Perhaps it's a coincidence, but since the eagles have been located in Zuni, the village has received more rain than normal, says Kathy Landers, Zuni Cooperative Extension Service agent. "The tribe also appreciates the benefit of not having to wait for feathers from Denver to conduct traditional planting ceremonies."

Albert wants to establish a partnership with Albuquerque's Rio Grande Zoo to share information on eagle handling techniques and captive rearing.

Through contacts with other eagle facilities, he hopes to obtain a tame captive eagle for educational projects within the community. Then, perhaps, the sacred messenger can be used to tell the story of Native American agriculture.

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