PerihelionX
Padawan Learner
The Greeks, Romans, and other Euro-Mediterranean cultures were particularly aware of bird omens. Perhaps it was mere superstition, however, I think they would have found this portentous:
http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/nature/post/two-bald-eagles-in-air-battle-crash-land-at-airport/
http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/nature/post/two-bald-eagles-in-air-battle-crash-land-at-airport/