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Grand River Brewery: 313 Polish Lager

10,000 Birds

The white eagle makes its appearance in Polish myth at the very beginning of the nation, when – according to the origin story recounted in the 14 th -century Wielkopolska Chronicle – Lech, the legendary founder of Poland, was out hunting and came upon a white eagle on its nest.

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De arte venandi cum avibus: San Martino Siir (2015) – Aglianico del Vulture DOC

10,000 Birds

While the hunting of game with trained birds of prey can be a controversial topic among birders , falconry was a valuable early source of information on birds, and its history, culture, and imagery continue to fascinate bird lovers, as we shall see.

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