Backyard playtime shifts in a split second A fenced backyard sits quiet in the afternoon light as a young girl plays in the grass, focused on a toy in front of her. Trees line the edge of the property, and the space appears calm and contained. Without warning, a large eagle drops from above the tree line and glides low over the yard. Its wings stretch wide as it passes directly over the child, close enough to trigger immediate movement from nearby animals. Two household cats bolt forward at once