Behold, a literal bird's-eye view of Paris


A bird's-eye view isn't just a figure of speech — it's a reality, thanks to the intrepid folks at the YouTube channel "Freedom," who strapped a camera to the back of an eagle and let it soar over Paris. Take a look:
Ahh, the sweet sound of the wind running through your feathers. Check out more of Freedom's sky-high flicks here.
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