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'''Kent Durden''' (1937–2007) was an American wildlife photographer, documentary producer and writer. He is widely known for the non-fiction book ''[[Gifts of an Eagle]]'', published by Simon and Schuster in 1971. He followed this book with the fictional ''Flight to Freedom'' (1974) and the memoir ''A Fine and Peaceful Kingdom'' (1975).
'''Kent Durden''' (1937&ndash;2007) was an American wildlife photographer, documentary producer and writer. He is widely known for the non-fiction book ''[[Gifts of an Eagle]]'', published by Simon and Schuster in 1972.<ref>[https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1080965.Gifts_of_an_Eagle GoodReads website, ''Gifts of an Eagle'']</ref> He followed this book with the fictional ''Flight to Freedom'' (1974) and the memoir ''A Fine and Peaceful Kingdom'' (1975).<ref>[https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/535493.Kent_Durden GoodReads website, ''Kent Durden'']</ref>


Kent worked with his father [[Ed Durden]] while they raised, studied and filmed a golden eagle named Lady. When they first got Lady Kent was 16 years old. Lady appeared in a number of TV and films during the 16 years she was with the Durdens. Most notably Disney's [[Grand Canyon]], [[The Legend of the Boy and the Eagle]] and a number of Lassie episodes.
Kent worked with his father [[Ed Durden]] while they raised, studied and filmed a golden eagle named Lady. When they first got Lady Kent was 16 years old. Lady appeared in a number of TV and films during the 16 years she was with the Durdens, most notably Disney's [[Grand Canyon]], [[The Legend of the Boy and the Eagle]] and a number of Lassie episodes.<ref>[https://www.afana.org/durden.htm AFANA website, ''Kent Durden'']</ref>


Kent began his own nature film making business in the 60's and 70's. Some of his experiences photographing animals for various TV shows and films was documented in the book ''A Fine and Peaceful Kingdom''.
Kent began his own nature film making business in the 60's and 70's. Some of his experiences photographing animals for various TV shows and films was documented in the book ''A Fine and Peaceful Kingdom''.


He also showed his film on lecture tours for the [[National Audubon Society]] for many years.
He also showed his film on lecture tours for the [[National Audubon Society]] for many years.<ref name=O />


In 1971 Kent wrote the book ''[[Gifts of an Eagle]]''. The book tells the story of all that he and his father learned about golden eagles. It also documents the strong relationship between Ed and Lady. This book and the documentary film that followed had a major impact on eagle studies. The footage of Lady's eggs hatching was the first time an eagle was filmed nesting in captivity.
In 1971 Kent wrote the book ''[[Gifts of an Eagle]]''. The book tells the story of all that he and his father learned about golden eagles. It also documents the strong relationship between Ed and Lady. This book and the documentary film that followed had a major impact on eagle studies. The footage of Lady's eggs hatching was the first time an eagle was filmed nesting in captivity.


==Personal life ==
In 2007, he died from a heart attack while on a Mission trip in Belize.


In 2007, he died from a heart attack while on a Mission trip in Belize; he left a widow, Ernestine.<ref name=O>[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/venturacountystar/name/kent-durden-obituary?id=13460530 Legacy.com website, ''Kent Durden Obituary'']</ref>
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==References and external links==

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==References==
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==External links==


* ''Gifts of an Eagle'' (1972) Simon and Schuster {{ISBN|0-671-21285-0}}
* ''Gifts of an Eagle'' (1972) Simon and Schuster {{ISBN|0-671-21285-0}}
* ''Flight to Freedom'' (1974) Simon and Schuster {{ISBN|0-671-21716-X}}
* ''Flight to Freedom'' (1974) Simon and Schuster {{ISBN|0-671-21716-X}}
* A Fine and Peaceful Kingdom (1975) Simon and Schuster {{ISBN|0-671-21959-6}}
* ''A Fine and Peaceful Kingdom'' (1975) Simon and Schuster {{ISBN|0-671-21959-6}}
* [http://www.theunion.com/article/20070407/OBITUARIES/104070175 Kent Durden Obituary]
* [http://www.theunion.com/article/20070407/OBITUARIES/104070175 Kent Durden Obituary]
* [http://www.giftsofaneagle.weebly.com Gifts of an Eagle Website]
* [http://www.giftsofaneagle.weebly.com Gifts of an Eagle Website]

Latest revision as of 20:33, 8 November 2024

Kent Durden (1937–2007) was an American wildlife photographer, documentary producer and writer. He is widely known for the non-fiction book Gifts of an Eagle, published by Simon and Schuster in 1972.[1] He followed this book with the fictional Flight to Freedom (1974) and the memoir A Fine and Peaceful Kingdom (1975).[2]

Kent worked with his father Ed Durden while they raised, studied and filmed a golden eagle named Lady. When they first got Lady Kent was 16 years old. Lady appeared in a number of TV and films during the 16 years she was with the Durdens, most notably Disney's Grand Canyon, The Legend of the Boy and the Eagle and a number of Lassie episodes.[3]

Kent began his own nature film making business in the 60's and 70's. Some of his experiences photographing animals for various TV shows and films was documented in the book A Fine and Peaceful Kingdom.

He also showed his film on lecture tours for the National Audubon Society for many years.[4]

In 1971 Kent wrote the book Gifts of an Eagle. The book tells the story of all that he and his father learned about golden eagles. It also documents the strong relationship between Ed and Lady. This book and the documentary film that followed had a major impact on eagle studies. The footage of Lady's eggs hatching was the first time an eagle was filmed nesting in captivity.

Personal life

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In 2007, he died from a heart attack while on a Mission trip in Belize; he left a widow, Ernestine.[4]

References

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  1. ^ GoodReads website, Gifts of an Eagle
  2. ^ GoodReads website, Kent Durden
  3. ^ AFANA website, Kent Durden
  4. ^ a b Legacy.com website, Kent Durden Obituary
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  • Gifts of an Eagle (1972) Simon and Schuster ISBN 0-671-21285-0
  • Flight to Freedom (1974) Simon and Schuster ISBN 0-671-21716-X
  • A Fine and Peaceful Kingdom (1975) Simon and Schuster ISBN 0-671-21959-6
  • Kent Durden Obituary
  • Gifts of an Eagle Website
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