AMAZING juvenile bald eagle (Page 2): Great series ! WELL done ! .......thanks for sharing...

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Great series ! WELL done ! .......thanks for sharing

Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY

Mi630 wrote:

I saw this juvenile with the tail drooping. From a distance I thought it may have been an injury of some sort. Turns out the tail feathers were heavily coated with ice. I wondered if this heavy load would affect the maneuverability of the eagle and the ability to catch fish. As the pictures will show it didn’t seem to affect the eagle at all. I hope you all enjoy the athleticism displayed here. The eagle will probably be stronger once all the ice melts.

Fantastic action sequence! Great series!

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Mi630 wrote:

I saw this juvenile with the tail drooping. From a distance I thought it may have been an injury of some sort. Turns out the tail feathers were heavily coated with ice. I wondered if this heavy load would affect the maneuverability of the eagle and the ability to catch fish. As the pictures will show it didn’t seem to affect the eagle at all. I hope you all enjoy the athleticism displayed here. The eagle will probably be stronger once all the ice melts.

Beautiful shooting

So strong, it apparently wasn't much of a hindrance

Vince68 Loc: Wappingers Falls, NY

Great action set and captures. Looking at the ice on his tail feathers in #1, you might think it would affect his flight and ability, but it looks like it didn't.

afsalvo Loc: Westbrook, Maine

Spectacular group. The athleticism comes across very well. Thanks for sharing these.

LarryN Loc: Portland OR & Carbondale, CO

Great shots👍👍

John from gpwmi Loc: Michigan

Outstanding sequence, Jack. Looks like the young boy has mastered being an eagle.

Eagleholic

Mi630- Wow, Wow, Wow!! what a terrific series of your captures of this young Juvie. Loved it & this young seems to have what it tales to survive!!

Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

Mi630 wrote:

I saw this juvenile with the tail drooping. From a distance I thought it may have been an injury of some sort. Turns out the tail feathers were heavily coated with ice. I wondered if this heavy load would affect the maneuverability of the eagle and the ability to catch fish. As the pictures will show it didn’t seem to affect the eagle at all. I hope you all enjoy the athleticism displayed here. The eagle will probably be stronger once all the ice melts.

Wonderful set! BIFs with snow on the tail! Great stuff! Thanx for sharing.

Mi630

Eagleholic wrote:

Mi630- Wow, Wow, Wow!! what a terrific series of your captures of this young Juvie. Loved it & this young seems to have what it tales to survive!!

My thoughts exactly. I know that ice buildup did not happen all at once but it did not appear to affect his hunting ability.

Mi630

Sinewsworn wrote:

Wonderful set! BIFs with snow on the tail! Great stuff! Thanx for sharing.

Thank you, and thanks for looking.

Appy Loc: Flint Hills (Ks)

Yikes, that was a severe overload. Really great series of shots affirming it made out all right despite the handicap.. Gorgeous bird.

topcat Loc: Alameda, CA

Nice series.BIF are very hard, but you did an admirable job.