The article presents a first-person narrative from an eagle living in the forests of French Guiana, emphasizing its independence from human laws and societal norms. The eagle reflects on its majestic existence, occasionally entertaining tourists but largely valuing its solitude. It shares insights on its hunting habits, particularly regarding pacas, highlighting the challenges of catching them due to their nocturnal nature. The eagle's proud and self-assured demeanor contrasts with views of human law, reinforcing a sense of autonomy and superiority over human constructs.
I was minding my business in the tropical forests of French Guiana, which, as you may imagine, is my home. I live by the Kourou River Basin.
I’ll cock my head and emerge from my perch high in the canopy to give them a little show. I watch them snap photos of me.
The big problem with pacas is that they’re nocturnal, which means I rarely encounter them. But here we were, with the sun still out.
We eagles obey no courts of law. We heed no judges. The carceral system is for you puny humans, not us noble eagles.
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