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Originally Posted by Boromir88
It makes it seem like Gandalf can just summon eagle allies, whenever he wants, as long as there's a moth around. And that gives an impression, the eagles are Gandalf's taxis.
When being rescued off Orthanc, Gwaihir made clear that he was coming to bring news from Radagast, not "to bear a burden.":
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I think that in Unexpected Journey, we should have seen Radagast espy the fire from afar, and then send the Eagles to rescue Gandalf and co.