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Give this documentary an award!!! Who's with me?

I’d so love to donate to save them. They’re not just Philippines’ treasure. They’re this world’s treasure. 🥺

The names they give to these birds are so creative. Bighani means to fall in love or in awe. Pamana means Inheritance or Legacy Pag-asa means hope. There is another one which is Makilala-Hiraya. Makilala is the town she's found and Hiraya means "the fruit of one’s hopes, dreams and aspirations",

“Because of him, all the animals here have a future. This forest is safe.” Truly, this bird is king.

“All birds find shelters during a rain, but eagle avoids rain by flying above the clouds. Problems are common, but attitude makes the difference.”

The sad thing is many Filipino students and adults are not aware how unique, how important, and how endangered the Philippine eagle is.

Wow, i've met Jason Ibanez when he was still a rookie biologist in the Philippine eagle center, he was monitoring the wild eagles nest deep in a jungle in a local mountain. Now i see him as director of conservation time surely flies. We need more heroes like him.

A flying bird is common sight to see. But a flying and gliding Philippine Eagle? Man, that's pure joy. Thank you for bringing this content to us.

The Philippines has some of the most unique animals including the rare deer, however the country needs to do more when it comes to enforcing and preserving their animals. These animals are practically going extinct in front of your eyes due to hunters with air rifles, miners and loggers tearing down forest. Such a shame.

This is by far my most favorite documentary about the Philippine Eagle. The host seems very genuine about how much he really cares about animals. Kudos to you sir!

23:05 puts me in a teary-eye 🥺🥺🥺 So much emotion looking at the Philippine Eagle flying freely. Please protect our Ph eagle at all cost.

At the end she showed up, coz' she know you are waiting for her, she fly, spreading her wide wings, and fly around to show you that she is grateful to be free and she loves the title as the "QUEEN OF ALL BIRDS". Huge respect to you bro, this is a world-class documentary that every people should watch to learn about Philippine Eagle. More power!

How appropriate that this is shown just a couple of days before Philippine independence day.

I really don’t understand the people giving the thumbs down, heartless. I hope the foundation gets more funding.

I love this documentary, and the musical scoring is so epic. The Philippine eagle is so majestic.

This made me emotional. I was in awe the first time I saw a Philippine Eagle at the Eagle Center. How graceful it was when it spread its wings, the length, the power it holds when it flies. I would be crying if I see one flying in the forest.

Okay, holy shit. I told myself "It's just a documentary" but as the Eagle soars through the skies like a ruler I got CHILLS all over my body and didn't stop until the eagle was out of frame. Thank you sir, for this wonderful experience.

He is so beautiful I cried while he is soaring and flying and checking his territory. Glad that the Philippine Eagle is printed on PH passport now 😊

When we went hiking in Mt. Mazaraga (near the peak), we actually saw an eagle. It made a noise that’s why we took notice of it. It was my first time seeing it flying and it was amazing. Seeing it roaming the area was breathtaking.

This is so beautiful. Seeing the Philippine Eagle flying free just brought me to tears.

Hi , I am from Indonesia and bird watcher ethusiast especially raptor. We have Nisaetus Bartelsi as a national bird and critically endangered that need extrain protection and conservation. I also feels very happy sharing joy with you seeing the Philipine eagle flying in their nature territory . The Philipine eagle is just an amazing bird we all need to take care for our next generation to come.

The goosebumps after seeing the Philippine eagle gliding through the air.

I'm stunned at how breathtaking that was. Wow! His reaction was wonderful and so genuine..I cried. Brilliant video, thanks!👏👏

I cried so hard when he finally got to see the Male Philippine Eagle!! This has to be one of the most beautiful and emotional documentaries I've ever seen, ❤so thank you for something so beautiful, and I will definitely be watching it again!

Fun fact: The Philippine Eagle is very loyal. Once paired to a partner, they choose to remain as a couple for the rest of their lives. One of the reasons why I really love this bird.

I love Philippine Eagle. We should all donate money to help their survival.

i love philippine eagle so much. im a filipino and no one pats an eye how wonderful amazing this creature is. i once saw one in manila zoo when i was kid and caught my heart since then. sadly we have no camera that time. i watch every video of philippine eagle in youtube and may the government take care of our philippine eagle as how china took good care of their pandas because both are majestic in their own way.

I am watching this beautiful documentary in April of 2023 and I thank you so much for sharing this moment with us. When I watched the majestic Philippine Eagle fly in the forest I felt humbled and honored to the point of tears. May this beautiful bird and the forest continue to be protected. 🥲

Stop deforestation! Educate the people about the environment! Save the Philippine Eagles!

This video's encouraged me to donate to the Philippine Eagle Foundation. It's only ten bucks but I'm hoping it helps some. Going to donate more when I get paid

I have, along with others, been involved in rescue for decades, and remember one in particular. The rescue and recovery of an adult black palm cockatoo. The bird had become critically ill when the gentleman most responsible in the case decided to wrap him up and hold him literally 24/7 ,while also feeding him. It was quite some years ago but that man's decision made perfect sense to me. That bird felt this man's heartbeat and warmth continually. He also spoke to him with tender encouragement. It took, I believe 2 or 3 weeks, but he recovered.

I love how you gave credit to those who rescued and cared for Maasim. This is an incredible video you made. Fun fact: Maasim means sour in Tagalog. It makes sense since wild eagles have a sour attitude towards potential threats.

Goosebumps all over my body. Dan's reaction after seeing Philippine Eagle flew around was priceless. This documentary deserves an award or perhaps a million views. Great job Dan and the team.

This is why establishing national parks and other protected forest must be a priority.

What an incredible experience. I felt your satisfaction when the Queen Bird (Philippine Eagle) made it's appearance before your own eyes during the time when you were about to leave the place. It gives me goosebumps, really. That moment alone gives me an interpretation that the majestic queen bird was thankful and grateful for the people who helped her to get liberated and of course to you as her visitor from other part of the world who decided to see her despite the uncertainty of everything.

The compassion for these birds is so genuine and inspiring. Watching this really hit different.

I'm a middle school student that lives in the Philippines near Davao and just stumbled upon this beautiful documentary of Philippine eagle and I kinda wished that I can visit them once I saved up some money and donate. Its kinda sad that they don't really teach us in school about how important and endangered they are.

of all the eagles, the Philippine Eagle has some kind of majesty to them.

I live in Pampanga Luzon I once saw this Eagle flying across the sky, im just a high school student that time, we decided to cut classes and go to Abacan river me and my friends , while walking in the river we saw this huge bird flying so high and you know it is not a simple bird because the altitude its flying was very high and the wings of the bird was so wide and steady. i still remember that time me and my classmate was in awe. these eagle are so rare so seeing them specially flying freely above was very very rare.

Extremely happy for Dan when he saw the Philippine Eagle! Thanks to him and the wonderful community and people behind the conservation efforts for this unique bird!

I went there once, the birds are really huge and intimidating, but they are very beautiful, graceful and at the same time brimming with power. Nature is amazing.

I literally cried when the docu tells that maasim didn't make it. Then I also cried on the part where there's a wild Philippine eagle soaring into the sky

I got choked up & teary eyed when he saw that majestic bird flying - what a great documentary!!

I legit got GOOSEBUMPS!! I really hope for our eagles to gradually be in safe population and one day not be considered "extinct" anymore.

We, Filipinos, are truly grateful that there are biologists from abroad like Dan O'Neill who have the kindness to participate in our local wildlife preservation efforts. The Philippine Eagle is the most majestic amongst our national fauna. It has such noble mean with that regal look on it's face, a seemingly stern and angry look with its furrowed brow and icy stare. Even on screen, its mystical aura is impeccable... I can only imagine how Dan & company must have felt before this eagle at close range. Its sublime beauty and piercing gaze seems to have a hypnotic effect on the beholder. I was entranced... and humbled. This raptor is almost like deity... if not royalty. 😀🇵🇭

"Fly high, Dream high" - The Philippine Eagle on celebrating the Philippines Independence Day.

"We regards our Eagles as our children"I don't know but this line gave me chills!!

Bless all those people who are doing their best to give these eagles a fighting chance and to flourish. This documentary deserves more than just views. I think a recognition or award is in order.

Damn what a beautiful bird. It looks like a lion, I can see why the ancient Romans used the eagle standard. Such a magnificent bird.

Damn... I'll be a college student this year and for the past years of thinking what should i take what should be my goal. I think i have now... I'm now determined to pursue being a veterinarian so i can help in conservation efforts for our Philippine eagles Sorry for my english

Thank you for appreciating the philppine eagle. Love your documentary. The production quality is top notch, compelling story-telling and most of all, your genuine passion to help our national bird to come back from the brink of nearly extinction due to greedy humans destroying their habitat has moved me.

I have saved this video in my favorites and everyday, I would watch this...this is the best documentary video I have watched so far.

Philippine people should protect this birds. Look how beautiful they are.

It’s ur time to shine youtube algorithm, show this to as many filipinos as possible #savephilippineeagles

This documentary is so amazing. I am a biology student and also lives in Davao City. I often thought of going to the Philippine Eagle Foundation and see a Philippine Eagle for the first time. After watching this video, it inspired me to continue my study and interact with these kinds of animals myself. Not to mention the cinematography and the music that made this documentary so touching. I've always dreamed of being a biologist and explore different places but here in Davao (I used to not like it here). But this short documentary made me realize of how underrated our place are and deserves more recognition. I cannot wait to graduate and explore different areas in Davao that are associated with birds. Thank you so much, Dan!

Nice documentary, so impressive film, especially the title "The Great Philippine Eagle" loud and proud salute to the Philippine Foundation and to the care takers of this one of a kind raptors in the Philippines.

I'm crying while watching this docu-- it's a mixed emotion because (1) the Philippines has this jewel that can't be seen in any other country. (2) Philippine Eagles are now endangered. And (3) Not all Filipinos are educated about the situation of our national bird. Now, through this documentary, I hope people will learn how these raptors play an important role in our ecosystem. This story is truly inspiring. Thank you!

I have never seen a bird as majestic as The Philippine Eagle.

This is a brilliant documentary it should be shared throughout so that these Philippine eagles thrive for the next generations.

That’s our Philippine Eagle!!! 🦅🇵🇭

When I saw the Philippine Eagle soaring freely above the jungle.. I can't stop my tears.. it's our pride and we must protect them and made their numbers in the wild be more. I'm hoping and looking for a better future for our Philippine Eagles.. I salute all the members and staff of our Philippine Eagle Foundation. God bless you more and God protect our National Bird more ❤❤❤

When I was in 2nd or 3rd grade, I saw a gigantic eagle flapping atop a very tall Caimito tree somewhere in the Cordilleras and instinct drove me to hide on some plants. The vista is still very vivid and never to be forgotten. Every KZfaq recommendation of Philippine eagles is click all the way.

Maasim, Pamana, Pag-Asa, Sambisig, Geothermica and all Philippine Eagles are my country's legacy. I still hope one day all of them can soar high with freedom & confidence that they won't get hurt. That they will continue to thrive in the next generations to come.

This is so heartwarming. Since then, I always felt like there's a peculiar connection between me and nature... and so this documentary had me appreciating every creature in our planet.

In the early 90s, as part of a sponsorship of our Del Monte clients, I was lucky enough to see these majestic creatures in the Phil Eagle Foundation compound in Davao. I was a copywriter at McCann-Erickson, Phils., tasked to write tidbits of information about the Phil. Eagle (then more popularly known as the monkey-eating eagle) which were to be printed at the back of every Del Monte product. This was to let the public get to know these rare and endangered Philippine treasure and give way for donations. If I remember right, there were only a couple of adult eagles in the center at that time (for breeding) and one baby bred in captivity. We were only allowed to view the adult eagles outside their cages. The adults were truly majestic and one talon is almost as big as my whole hand. It wasn't just their size that gave them majesty, it was their whole stance. One fleeting glance from the female eagle made me cower. I remember thinking how much bigger, more majestic, and how much more intimidating the female eagle was compared to the male. The baby eagle was in a smaller cage, was much more docile as it wasn't raised in the wild, and was used to the presence of people so my art director and I were allowed to see it up close and take photos. We were allowed into its small cage (approximately 8-10 sq m?). I sat in a small stool possibly a meter and half away from the eagle as my art director clicked away. At some point, it got scary as it started looking my way very curiously. It turns out it was only because my watch was catching the light. I cautiously covered my watch with my other hand. That was a memorable experience! I wish I had kept all the photos. I did the writing and the subsequent proofreading of all the labels which bore the details of the eagle. Up to this time, even if I'm half asleep and you ask me for its scientific name, I still remember - Pithecophaga jefferyi.

Philippine Eagle is really different from the other Eagle. It's like a Lion type Bird, Wow!

The best documentary I've watched so far about the Philippine Eagles. Truly a world treasure. Let's help protect and conserve this amazing creature. 🇵🇭

I had goosebumps and teary eyed at the last part of the video where he saw the eagle came out and just fly freely. What a feeling. If I were there, I'd feel euphoria! Phew.

It's so sad to hear that the Philippine Eagle, the Philippines' national bird is at the brink of extinction. 14 years ago, back when I was in elementary school, I can clearly remember how my history teacher explains the significance of the eagle to the country's freedom.

OMG! This made me cry! I felt his disappointment when we all though that he will never see a free flying Philippine Eagle in its natural habitat. So happy to see that Eagle flying so freely.Goosebumps!

Another thing about this video that kept me smiling was the fact that people of different cultural background and nationality can share the same awesome interest (love & save the eagles) and you can see it too now that's how humanity should look like. I see wholesome things like this I get soft.

Thank you so much mr. Dan for documenting the Philippine Eagle, and it's really amazing for the care and love of support, we really appreciate you.

_TBH this is more beautiful than the Bald Eagle._ _This is like a _*_"Lion of the Sky."_*

The palm oil industry is one of the major culprits in deforestation.

The ending, the Philippine eagle gliding through the air and Dan's reaction, was an epic climax! Kudos :)

One of the best documentary about Philippine Eagle!

I actually cried upon seeing the eagle. It's absolutely majestic!

I'm so glad seeing some of comments here would love to donate for the conservatation of the Phil Eagle, i do hope someday that our education department(DEPED) will have a subject that will focus on the importance, uniqueness and preservation of our endangered species(phil eagles, tarsier and etc.)found in our country. I do believe in educating our locals will be one of the main key for the preservation of this gorgeous species. If we lose them we fail as a nation.

I was looking up different birds tonight and this video came up somehow. I've always marveled at eagles and being Filipino, I'm partially biased to the Philippine eagle... what a documentary! I cried when you saw the eagle when you were about to leave. Oh my heart! What an amazing creature. This film is amazing and thank you for making it ❤

Beautiful and well presented documentary . The Philippine Eagle looks like she is wearing a crown in her head, awesome! Thank you and congratulations Dan and the whole team. Bravo!

I've had the chance of meeting a Philippine eagle in the same conservatory not too long ago. It was really a humbling experience. You'd be in awe of its majesty and all its glory especially when it spreads its wings... I truly hope people would heed the need to protect them.

Crazy, I've been doing a research paper on the Philippine Eagle and this shows up. Time to learn :)

I first watched the Bird of Prey which was so amazing and this is another great documentary about the Philippine Eagle. May people continue to protect and bring awareness to people about conservation and saving nature and its creatures.

A beautiful documentary film for a super majestic creature, the Philippine Eagle. wow wow wow. Thank you for filming this. Really fabulous! Let's protect the Philippine Eagle. Mabuhay the Philippine Eagle Foundation. Really appreciate how you take care and protect our national bird. Thank you

For those who want to help to save the Philippine eagle, help us stop the deforestation in our country so that they can live happy

This is some national geographic level of editing,nice cinematography

a couple of years has passed since I watched this documentary, but still makes me cry, especially the part where the Eagle soar high up in the sky. ❤ I felt so lucky that I can go to PEF everytime I want to watch these magnificent creatures. As long as there is an Eagle in the wild, our forests are alive.❤ Mabuhay, Haring Ibon!

Thank You for showing great love for our iconic national bird and for your concern for its conservation.. God Bless You!

Man, this documentary brought tears to my eyes. I'm from Davao, but I haven't completely experienced the brilliance of this animal (in this video alone, you've managed to show both the brilliance and vulnerability of philippine eagles!). I went to the center once and gawked at the caged eagles but their dire situation never hit me. It just goes to show how painfully unaware most of us are about the riches our country offer and their significance.

Long live the wisdom of Philippine people. From Kuwait with admiration

i love the approach you did on your documentary..the way how you put the importance of the Philippine Eagles for the community and the conservation of the forests in Davao...that's the best way to see it...everyone is safe, will thrive and be blessed when the Philippine Eagles are there...Thank you Dan for sharing this for the world to see our majestic Philippine Eagles...salute to the Philippine Eagle Foundation for all the hardwork and compassion for our native eagles. God bless you all.

Thank you for bringing light to the Philippine Eagle Mr. Dan! 🎉

Someone's chopping onions. Beautiful.

This is a great documentary, no doubt about it. But can we appreciate the efforts of the experts from the Philippine Eagle Foundation who tirelessly work for the protection of these amazing raptors? Mabuhay po kayo!

Thank you so much for making this! I love this bird!

Ilang Beses Ko Na To Napanuod. Pero Hanggang Ngayon Manghang-Mangha Parin Ako. Sobrang Ganda Nya Kapag Lumilipad Na Sya. Gusto Ko Rin Sya Makita Sa Personal Habang Lumilipad.!!

They lay egg every 2 years plus when there partners die they didn’t look for another one plus when the forest where they live dies they also dies thats loyalty

When I was in Elementary, eagles are freely flying above us while we sing the Philippine National Anthem in school during the flag ceremonies. When eagles come, we all look up and happy because we see the Philippine National Bird, our symbol of courage and hope.

All I can say is my deepest thank you for this. Thank you so much.