A rare predator flew to Tunka National Park for ground squirrels.

A rare predator, the burial eagle— flew to Tunka National Park in Buryatia. The bird is listed in the Red Book of the region and Russia, the press service of the national park reports on social networks.

The feathered man was spotted in the vicinity of the villages of Zun-Murino and Zhemchug. According to IA UlanMedia, only a few pairs of this rare species nest in the Tunka Valley.

According to researchers, the arrival of the burial ground eagle is associated with the awakening of long-tailed ground squirrels, the main prey of these predators.

Earlier it was reported that most tourist routes have been temporarily closed in the Tunka National Park since April 1. Inconveniences are associated with the introduction of a special fire protection regime in the region.

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