First moments in the life of an eagle chick

These rare and fascinating pictures show the first moments in the life of an eagle chick which will one day become a deadly predator.

The images give a rare glimpse at the natural phenomenon of an aggressive bird being hatched from its egg and treated in its early days.

The Martial eagle is one of the largest and most powerful species of eagle in the world with its wingspan expected to grow up to 8ft6in in length.