The Haast Eagle sculpture, created by Mark Hill, which will
become part of the Macraes Heritage and Art Park next
month.
The long-extinct Haast Eagle is set to make a return to
Macraes in December.
It will take the form of a steel sculpture, created by Mark
Hill, and have pride of place on Fraser's West Rock Stack in
the Macraes Heritage and Art Park.
The eagle, which has been extinct for at least 500 years, was
the largest in the world, with a wingspan of 3m.
Its remains have been found throughout the South Island,
including in the Macraes, east Otago, area.
The sculpture stands 8m tall and has a 12m wingspan.
"It's going to be big; you won't miss it," Oceana tourism
development co-ordinator Graham Wilson said.
Mr Hill, son of jeweller Michael Hill, had an interest in
eagles and was keen to become involved in the project.
"The mounting on its tail allows the huge talons to extend in
an attacking swoop, giving the impression of life and
movement," Mr Hill said.
The sculpture will be flown by helicopter to the site, where
it will be installed on December 18 and 19.
It will join four other pieces of art in the park, which will
be officially opened in January 2009.
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