Kazakh-Mongolian eagle rider with his golden eagle on top of a mountain, looking over Sagsai valley

The champion eagle hunter, Serik Jenisbek, looks over the Sasgsai valley in Bayan-Ölgii Province, Western Mongolia. He comforts his golden eagle with gentle caresses as they prepare to hunt. He is hoping to find a fox in the valley below. If his eagle is successful, he will ride home with his trophy and use the beautiful fur to make the traditional hats and coats of his people.