With a wing-span of almost 8 feet, these massive predators of the sky can prey on a variety of animals like deer, birds, rodents, and small mammals. While sightings of these birds are rare here, it's possible there are a few that nest here year-round, likely in places not accessible to humans which is good. Where you might see them soaring is around Santa Ana Mountains/Cleveland National Forest but they've also been seen over the cities like Irvine. An easy way to identify them in the air is by their massive size and their plank-like wings that look like 2x4's.