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“Hope” our winter eagle
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Dec 29, 2023 12:59:24   #
JBuckley
 
So amazing to see that, the eagles can still thrive in our area, even with modernization and people crowing into wilderness areas of the eagles habitats.
I have seen eagles building nests in tall trees, but days later, the paired eagles move out because of domestic K-9’s roaming their habitat. They still secluded areas to feel comfortable and safety for their hatchlings.

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Dec 29, 2023 13:13:01   #
lbarnett25 Loc: Baldwinsville, NY
 
That first shot is a winner!

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Dec 29, 2023 13:39:37   #
HRBIEL Loc: Rapid City, SD
 
Thanks to everyone for the kind comments! Wishing you all a safe, productive and happy New Year!

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Dec 29, 2023 15:54:26   #
jeffy Loc: Albuquerque NM
 
Excellent set!

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Dec 29, 2023 17:03:46   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
HRBIEL wrote:
Hope is a survivor! She has returned for the last 8 winters to feed on the resident goose and duck population here at Canyon Lake. We call her “Hope” because last winter we photographed her dining on goose carcasses that died of avian flu and we hoped she would survive that pandemic. If you take a close look at her (we say “her” because she dwarfs her male companion by about a third in stature) you may notice her beak is malformed. Some theorize she suffered a gunshot wound that removed a portion of her upper beak. No one really knows but her distinctive beak means, along with her size, she is easily recognized even in flight. These photos were shot on 22 Dec…please enjoy…
Hope is a survivor! She has returned for the last ... (show quote)


Beautifully shot, determined-looking creature 🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅

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Dec 30, 2023 00:43:05   #
CCPhotoist Loc: Cape Cod
 
Nice shots.

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Dec 30, 2023 01:48:05   #
Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA
 
HRBIEL wrote:
Hope is a survivor! She has returned for the last 8 winters to feed on the resident goose and duck population here at Canyon Lake. We call her “Hope” because last winter we photographed her dining on goose carcasses that died of avian flu and we hoped she would survive that pandemic. If you take a close look at her (we say “her” because she dwarfs her male companion by about a third in stature) you may notice her beak is malformed. Some theorize she suffered a gunshot wound that removed a portion of her upper beak. No one really knows but her distinctive beak means, along with her size, she is easily recognized even in flight. These photos were shot on 22 Dec…please enjoy…
Hope is a survivor! She has returned for the last ... (show quote)


Great captures!

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Dec 30, 2023 21:45:04   #
Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY
 
HRBIEL wrote:
Hope is a survivor! She has returned for the last 8 winters to feed on the resident goose and duck population here at Canyon Lake. We call her “Hope” because last winter we photographed her dining on goose carcasses that died of avian flu and we hoped she would survive that pandemic. If you take a close look at her (we say “her” because she dwarfs her male companion by about a third in stature) you may notice her beak is malformed. Some theorize she suffered a gunshot wound that removed a portion of her upper beak. No one really knows but her distinctive beak means, along with her size, she is easily recognized even in flight. These photos were shot on 22 Dec…please enjoy…
Hope is a survivor! She has returned for the last ... (show quote)


Great series and a really amazing story, HR!

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Dec 31, 2023 09:58:48   #
hettmoe Loc: Rural ND
 
Very nice!

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Jan 1, 2024 14:16:50   #
topcat Loc: Alameda, CA
 
Very nice captures

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