Eagles in the NW: Several weeks ago I asked the group where around Seattle there might be eagles this time of the year. I was asked to show what I found. Slim pickings in Dec but we...

bobnewnan22 Loc: Las Vegas, NV

Several weeks ago I asked the group where around Seattle there might be eagles this time of the year. I was asked to show what I found. Slim pickings in Dec but we did see a pair and a single. Problem was distance, closest we could get was about 200 yards. Z8, 100-400mm, 2x extender and DX mode. Generally 1/1500, f8-11, auto ISO and used the hood of the car for a tripod. Processed with Photo AI

Equus Loc: Puget Sound

I was driving along the south side of the Hood Canal last week and saw an eagle just sort of hanging out in a tree along the road. I also saw a flock of about 15-20 great blue herons that were flying along and setting down in a bunch of roosts by the road as well.

of course I didn't have a camera with me at the time

Bill_de Loc: US

bobnewnan22 wrote:

Several weeks ago I asked the group where around Seattle there might be eagles this time of the year. I was asked to show what I found. Slim pickings in Dec but we did see a pair and a single. Problem was distance, closest we could get was about 200 yards. Z8, 100-400mm, 2x extender and DX mode. Generally 1/1500, f8-11, auto ISO and used the hood of the car for a tripod. Processed with Photo AI

Nice birds.

Should be here:

https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-28-1.html

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JFCoupe Loc: Kent, Washington

Wildlife photography is always a chance of not finding your bird or animal. I am glad that you found a few eagles and herons on this trip.

Plan to come back to the NW in May/June and head to Seabeck on Hoods Canal (about 90 west of Seattle via Tacoma/bremeerton. ) There will be plenty of eagles then.

bobforman Loc: Anacortes, Washington State

Right now in Skagit Valley, particularly around Bow and Edison, we've been spotting many eagles, along with Heron, Snow Geese and owls.

Ed Chu Loc: Las Vegas NV

bobnewnan22 wrote:

Several weeks ago I asked the group where around Seattle there might be eagles this time of the year. I was asked to show what I found. Slim pickings in Dec but we did see a pair and a single. Problem was distance, closest we could get was about 200 yards. Z8, 100-400mm, 2x extender and DX mode. Generally 1/1500, f8-11, auto ISO and used the hood of the car for a tripod. Processed with Photo AI

Skagit River Valley, about 2 hrs NE of Seattle is where hundreds gather; there is a Skagit River Cruises boat company that has a boat built for photographers, and they run photo "cruses" great opportunities !

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Very nice. Well done photos.

Dennis

hettmoe Loc: Rural ND

Very nice!

Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY

bobnewnan22 wrote:

Several weeks ago I asked the group where around Seattle there might be eagles this time of the year. I was asked to show what I found. Slim pickings in Dec but we did see a pair and a single. Problem was distance, closest we could get was about 200 yards. Z8, 100-400mm, 2x extender and DX mode. Generally 1/1500, f8-11, auto ISO and used the hood of the car for a tripod. Processed with Photo AI

topcat Loc: Alameda, CA

Nice set

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

bobnewnan22 wrote:

Several weeks ago I asked the group where around Seattle there might be eagles this time of the year. I was asked to show what I found. Slim pickings in Dec but we did see a pair and a single. Problem was distance, closest we could get was about 200 yards. Z8, 100-400mm, 2x extender and DX mode. Generally 1/1500, f8-11, auto ISO and used the hood of the car for a tripod. Processed with Photo AI

Man, you couldn't get up in that nest without an army helping you 🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅