A Secretary bird is sitting in its nest while the afternoon sun casts long shadows across the savanna

As the warm afternoon sun casts long shadows across the savanna, a secretary bird is sitting atop its large, messy nest perched on a thorny acacia tree. The nest, a mess of p sticks, twigs, and leaves, has been built upon over years, verifying the bond these birds create. The vast expanse of grasslands stretching out before the nest is the hunting territory for this pair. The sun is setting fast and last rays of sunlight illuminate the nest and the gray and white plumage, creating a sharp contrast against the darkening sky. The secretary bird, is sitting silent, while its sharp eyes scans the horizon before settling in for the night.