Belfair State Park October 21, 2021- Long Range
Oct 22, 2021 15:24:19 #
Overcast day, 59 f, lite breeze from the South, tide was out. When we arrived to walk our dog we noted that not a single bird was evident-either visually or audibly! I looked out and spied a lone bird- a Bald Eagle feeding on something#1. Brought out my D500 with 500pF attached and put some glass on the situation. Found the eagle out over 400 yards feeding on something with white feathers-a gull I think.
We believe that the violence of the gull takedown so traumatized the other birds that they left the area. Plus the eagles were flying around.
Sorry we missed the attack although attacks I witnessed in the past had the birds flying great distances back and forth. It is possible that the bird was chased here to die-not sure.
Another Bald Eagle landed nearby and checked thing out #2&3.
While glassing this situation about 100 ducks flushed, flying right past me #4. Managed a few shots when I spied a young eagle had flown just over my head. Could not get a good shot on the wing-too many ducks- so I settled for #5&6.
A bit later both adults flew off leaving the young eagle, first winter bird I think, to feed and fend off the crows and gulls for himself #7&8.
Once the adults flew off other birds started flocking into the area #9.
This last shot is not my best-the bird was nearly 600 yards out but it had something in its claws #10. Looks like the spinal column of a gull is sticking up through the eagle's tail feathers. The body seems to be in the bird's claws-gruesome!
The ducks flying by were at about 250 yards away, the rest of the images are from at least 425 yards out! 1/640 to 1/1250, f 7.1, ISO from 640 to 5000! EC +1.0, no CPL-Handheld! Yes, some cropping and pp did occur.
Download and enjoy!
We believe that the violence of the gull takedown so traumatized the other birds that they left the area. Plus the eagles were flying around.
Sorry we missed the attack although attacks I witnessed in the past had the birds flying great distances back and forth. It is possible that the bird was chased here to die-not sure.
Another Bald Eagle landed nearby and checked thing out #2&3.
While glassing this situation about 100 ducks flushed, flying right past me #4. Managed a few shots when I spied a young eagle had flown just over my head. Could not get a good shot on the wing-too many ducks- so I settled for #5&6.
A bit later both adults flew off leaving the young eagle, first winter bird I think, to feed and fend off the crows and gulls for himself #7&8.
Once the adults flew off other birds started flocking into the area #9.
This last shot is not my best-the bird was nearly 600 yards out but it had something in its claws #10. Looks like the spinal column of a gull is sticking up through the eagle's tail feathers. The body seems to be in the bird's claws-gruesome!
The ducks flying by were at about 250 yards away, the rest of the images are from at least 425 yards out! 1/640 to 1/1250, f 7.1, ISO from 640 to 5000! EC +1.0, no CPL-Handheld! Yes, some cropping and pp did occur.
Download and enjoy!
#1
(Download)
#2
(Download)
#3
(Download)
#4
(Download)
#5
(Download)
#6
(Download)
#7
(Download)
#8
(Download)
#9
(Download)
#10
(Download)
Oct 22, 2021 15:28:47 #
Oct 22, 2021 15:29:14 #
Oct 22, 2021 15:42:14 #
Oct 22, 2021 15:42:31 #
Reconvic
Loc: clermont Fl
You really captured the essence of the event, Tim... with descript rhetoric and sharp captures! D850 & 500pf?
Oct 22, 2021 15:53:47 #
Oct 22, 2021 15:56:00 #
Reconvic wrote:
You really captured the essence of the event, Tim... with descript rhetoric and sharp captures! D850 & 500pf?
Sorry D500. Needed the reach=750mm -v-500mm. No real heat shimmer! Sorry we missed the attack and takedown-next time!Still working on long range strategies for post work.
Thanx for viewing and commenting!
Oct 22, 2021 16:00:29 #
Oct 22, 2021 16:11:51 #
Oct 22, 2021 16:15:30 #
Reconvic
Loc: clermont Fl
Sinewsworn wrote:
Sorry D500. Needed the reach=750mm -v-500mm. No real heat shimmer! Sorry we missed the attack and takedown-next time!Still working on long range strategies for post work.
Thanx for viewing and commenting!
Thanx for viewing and commenting!
Disagree about the extra reach. I have the D500 and the D850 crops out at the same MP's (20). But excellent series no matter what you used, Tim!
Oct 22, 2021 16:16:15 #
Very nice Tim. In image #8 the crows want to move and the raptor is having none of it. vz
Oct 22, 2021 16:17:16 #
Reconvic wrote:
Disagree about the extra reach. I have the D500 and the D850 crops out at the same MP's (20). But excellent series no matter what you used, Tim!
Check out Steve Perry's take on the difference. You might be surprised. The D500 actually allows for more light on pixels used than cropping the D850 files.
Oct 22, 2021 16:19:12 #
vonzip wrote:
Very nice Tim. In image #8 the crows want to move and the raptor is having none of it. vz
Yes! Video would be fun as it would capture the crows working together to draw the eagle off. Did not work plus there was nothing left! As in #10 the adult flew off with the rest of the good stuff.
Thanx for viewing and commenting.
Oct 22, 2021 16:37:45 #
Sinewsworn wrote:
Overcast day, 59 f, lite breeze from the South, ti... (show quote)
Magnificent shooting 🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅
Oct 22, 2021 16:38:40 #
joecichjr wrote:
Magnificent shooting 🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅
Thanx for viewing!
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.