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A Frozen Morning Reward - Gorgeous Bald Eagle
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Feb 14, 2023 13:51:32   #
weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA
 
Nice shot, Jim, but that is just a tad too cold for this old guy!

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Feb 14, 2023 14:01:11   #
ORpilot Loc: Prineville, Or
 
I would get up and brave the cold of an eagle shot..

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Feb 14, 2023 14:47:40   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
jederick wrote:
It was 5*F when I arrived near the main entrance to the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge this past Friday. When I left my house some 80 miles south it was a tolerable 24*'s. Couldn't believe I left the comforts of a warm bed at 5:30 am...who in their right mind would do this?

Anyhow, approaching the entrance, was delighted to see an old friend. This weathered post has served this particular Bald Eagle well over the years. He/she has been returning to this perch for the last several years and seems to delight in posing for us fotogs. Mornings first light had just crested the mountains illuminating the Eagle beautifully. And, as luck would have it, this was the only bird photo I got that morning...the whole refuge was frozen solid!

However, good fortune did strike as I ran into Utah Mike a few minutes later. After chatting for a while, we decided to check out another frozen location. No luck there either so we headed to a little lunch counter for coffee and make some future plans once spring arrives.
It was 5*F when I arrived near the main entrance t... (show quote)


you had a successful trip although a very cold one! the eagle in the early golden light is beautifully shot,
and how lucky to run into utah mike!! i'd say your timing was perfect!!

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Feb 14, 2023 14:58:12   #
sueb4653 Loc: Pueblo West Colorado
 
Beautiful i love Bald Eagles

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Feb 14, 2023 18:03:45   #
Vince68 Loc: Wappingers Falls, NY
 
Nice shot Jim.

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Feb 14, 2023 21:24:13   #
jederick Loc: Northern Utah
 
angler wrote:
Excellent Jack.


Thank you, Jim!!

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Feb 14, 2023 21:25:30   #
jederick Loc: Northern Utah
 
weberwest wrote:
Nice shot, Jim, but that is just a tad too cold for this old guy!


We'll be in the teens again tonight, Joe...thinking about throwing another log on the fire!!

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Feb 14, 2023 21:26:19   #
jederick Loc: Northern Utah
 
ORpilot wrote:
I would get up and brave the cold of an eagle shot..


Truth be known, so would I...everytime!!

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Feb 14, 2023 21:27:32   #
jederick Loc: Northern Utah
 
sueb4653 wrote:
Beautiful i love Bald Eagles


Thank you very much, Sue...I'm with you, Bald Eagle's are a delight to see and photograph!!

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Feb 14, 2023 21:27:58   #
jederick Loc: Northern Utah
 
Vince68 wrote:
Nice shot Jim.


Many thanks, Vince...appreciate!!

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Feb 15, 2023 03:59:52   #
David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA
 
Excellent! Very regal looking.

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Feb 15, 2023 09:32:22   #
jederick Loc: Northern Utah
 
David in Dallas wrote:
Excellent! Very regal looking.


Thank you very much, David...appreciate. You're up very early, or late, whatever the case is!!

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Feb 15, 2023 12:48:05   #
David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA
 
jederick wrote:
Thank you very much, David...appreciate. You're up very early, or late, whatever the case is!!
You would call it "late". I typically go to bed around 0300 or 0400 and sleep until 1000 or later. Sunday is an exception -- I get up earlier to attend church.

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Feb 15, 2023 23:41:24   #
jederick Loc: Northern Utah
 
David in Dallas wrote:
You would call it "late". I typically go to bed around 0300 or 0400 and sleep until 1000 or later. Sunday is an exception -- I get up earlier to attend church.


Nothing like having brunch at 2pm and planning your day!! Our daughter and SIL are like you on weekends and holidays...we can't get used to their hours when they visit us as we're early risers!!

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Feb 16, 2023 13:37:12   #
Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY
 
jederick wrote:
It was 5*F when I arrived near the main entrance to the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge this past Friday. When I left my house some 80 miles south it was a tolerable 24*'s. Couldn't believe I left the comforts of a warm bed at 5:30 am...who in their right mind would do this?

Anyhow, approaching the entrance, was delighted to see an old friend. This weathered post has served this particular Bald Eagle well over the years. He/she has been returning to this perch for the last several years and seems to delight in posing for us fotogs. Mornings first light had just crested the mountains illuminating the Eagle beautifully. And, as luck would have it, this was the only bird photo I got that morning...the whole refuge was frozen solid!

However, good fortune did strike as I ran into Utah Mike a few minutes later. After chatting for a while, we decided to check out another frozen location. No luck there either so we headed to a little lunch counter for coffee and make some future plans once spring arrives.
It was 5*F when I arrived near the main entrance t... (show quote)


A real prize, Jim!

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