The Eagle Has Landed!
Apr 2, 2023 08:01:54 #
Normally the eagles are about 175-225 yards away. While some of these photos were taken from that distance, the first few were from about 200 feet as the eagle (I think the female) landed on the shore along the York River. She eventually took off with a crab. I must admit that it was exciting seeing this majestic bird coming a bit closer. It appears that the eggs have hatched as the eagles were very active and noisy. I hope you enjoy these images, I enjoyed taking them.
Doug
Doug
Apr 2, 2023 08:02:53 #
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Apr 2, 2023 08:34:39 #
Doug Gaudette wrote:
Normally the eagles are about 175-225 yards away. While some of these photos were taken from that distance, the first few were from about 200 feet as the eagle (I think the female) landed on the shore along the York River. She eventually took off with a crab. I must admit that it was exciting seeing this majestic bird coming a bit closer. It appears that the eggs have hatched as the eagles were very active and noisy. I hope you enjoy these images, I enjoyed taking them.
Doug
Doug
Nicely done!!! Thanks for sharing.
Apr 2, 2023 09:02:27 #
Apr 2, 2023 09:05:58 #
Doug Gaudette wrote:
Normally the eagles are about 175-225 yards away. While some of these photos were taken from that distance, the first few were from about 200 feet as the eagle (I think the female) landed on the shore along the York River. She eventually took off with a crab. I must admit that it was exciting seeing this majestic bird coming a bit closer. It appears that the eggs have hatched as the eagles were very active and noisy. I hope you enjoy these images, I enjoyed taking them.
Doug
Doug
Apr 2, 2023 09:09:24 #
Great set, I'd get nothing but a speck at that distance with my 600mm on a D500. What
lens are you using?
lens are you using?
Apr 2, 2023 09:32:46 #
Doug Gaudette wrote:
Normally the eagles are about 175-225 yards away. While some of these photos were taken from that distance, the first few were from about 200 feet as the eagle (I think the female) landed on the shore along the York River. She eventually took off with a crab. I must admit that it was exciting seeing this majestic bird coming a bit closer. It appears that the eggs have hatched as the eagles were very active and noisy. I hope you enjoy these images, I enjoyed taking them.
Doug
Doug
Very nice!
Apr 2, 2023 09:47:03 #
Doug Gaudette wrote:
Normally the eagles are about 175-225 yards away. While some of these photos were taken from that distance, the first few were from about 200 feet as the eagle (I think the female) landed on the shore along the York River. She eventually took off with a crab. I must admit that it was exciting seeing this majestic bird coming a bit closer. It appears that the eggs have hatched as the eagles were very active and noisy. I hope you enjoy these images, I enjoyed taking them.
Doug
Doug
Nice series! love them Sea Eagles.
Apr 2, 2023 10:00:26 #
Bultaco wrote:
Great set, I'd get nothing but a speck at that distance with my 600mm on a D500. What
lens are you using?
lens are you using?
A Tamron 150-600 G2 on a Nikon D850. I know the distance is correct as one of the other folks who takes photos has a rangefinder that set the closest tree (the one with the nest) at just over 160 meters. With my advanced math skills I converted to yards (thanks Google). The other trees are father away. As I said, the eagle was much closer than that when she landed on the shore and flew away with the crab. All the other photos were the greater distance. Thanks for the positive feedback, much appreciated.
Doug
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