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Jan 29, 2024 11:30:53   #
Doug Gaudette
 
These Bald Eagles are not happy to see the Red Tail Hawk encroaching into their space. The photo is not super sharp as the eagles were quite a distance away (175-200 yards), but you can still see that they are quite upset. This is a mating pair that nests along the York River and occasionally visits the town dock where they are in the first photo. The other photos are of the same eagles but they are closer as they are in their nesting tree. Hope you enjoy. In case you’re wondering, the photos were taken with a Nikon D850 and a Tamron G2 150-600 lens.
Doug


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Jan 29, 2024 11:50:03   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
Yep! Tough to get sharp photos from that distance. I like them. I'm thinking the Hawk knew he wasn't welcome!

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Jan 29, 2024 12:17:44   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
Well done, Doug! #1 captures the drama.

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Jan 29, 2024 12:26:39   #
DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area
 
Why can't we all just get along?

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Jan 29, 2024 13:58:01   #
cahale Loc: San Angelo, TX
 
Doug Gaudette wrote:
These Bald Eagles are not happy to see the Red Tail Hawk encroaching into their space. The photo is not super sharp as the eagles were quite a distance away (175-200 yards), but you can still see that they are quite upset. This is a mating pair that nests along the York River and occasionally visits the town dock where they are in the first photo. The other photos are of the same eagles but they are closer as they are in their nesting tree. Hope you enjoy. In case you’re wondering, the photos were taken with a Nikon D850 and a Tamron G2 150-600 lens.
Doug
These Bald Eagles are not happy to see the Red Tai... (show quote)


Still more great view, bad shot. Was ISO 3200 really necessary for a subject not in motion?

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Jan 29, 2024 17:13:03   #
Doug Gaudette
 
cahale wrote:
Still more great view, bad shot. Was ISO 3200 really necessary for a subject not in motion?


No, that high an ISO was not necessary for a stationary subject. However, it often happens that the eagles take off without warning and I wanted to be ready to catch some eagle BIF shots as I did today when I went back. In fact, I rarely take photos of the eagles sitting in those far away trees. I go to catch them flying. I only took those photos because of the hawk.

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Jan 29, 2024 19:39:16   #
Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY
 
Doug Gaudette wrote:
These Bald Eagles are not happy to see the Red Tail Hawk encroaching into their space. The photo is not super sharp as the eagles were quite a distance away (175-200 yards), but you can still see that they are quite upset. This is a mating pair that nests along the York River and occasionally visits the town dock where they are in the first photo. The other photos are of the same eagles but they are closer as they are in their nesting tree. Hope you enjoy. In case you’re wondering, the photos were taken with a Nikon D850 and a Tamron G2 150-600 lens.
Doug
These Bald Eagles are not happy to see the Red Tai... (show quote)


Nicely done!p, under the circumstances, Doug!

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Jan 29, 2024 19:40:36   #
Doug Gaudette
 
Bubalola wrote:
Nicely done!p, under the circumstances, Doug!


Thanks, much appreciated.

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Jan 29, 2024 19:59:24   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
Doug Gaudette wrote:
These Bald Eagles are not happy to see the Red Tail Hawk encroaching into their space. The photo is not super sharp as the eagles were quite a distance away (175-200 yards), but you can still see that they are quite upset. This is a mating pair that nests along the York River and occasionally visits the town dock where they are in the first photo. The other photos are of the same eagles but they are closer as they are in their nesting tree. Hope you enjoy. In case you’re wondering, the photos were taken with a Nikon D850 and a Tamron G2 150-600 lens.
Doug
These Bald Eagles are not happy to see the Red Tai... (show quote)


Every darned time I see shots of an eagle, I also immediately see Mister Potter from "It's a Wonderful Life" 😒😁😉

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Jan 30, 2024 11:51:23   #
47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range
 
Excellent timing and catch! Well done! And…. thanks for sharing!

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Jan 31, 2024 06:33:31   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
Doug Gaudette wrote:
These Bald Eagles are not happy to see the Red Tail Hawk encroaching into their space. The photo is not super sharp as the eagles were quite a distance away (175-200 yards), but you can still see that they are quite upset. This is a mating pair that nests along the York River and occasionally visits the town dock where they are in the first photo. The other photos are of the same eagles but they are closer as they are in their nesting tree. Hope you enjoy. In case you’re wondering, the photos were taken with a Nikon D850 and a Tamron G2 150-600 lens.
Doug
These Bald Eagles are not happy to see the Red Tai... (show quote)

Nice set Doug.

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Feb 1, 2024 10:34:39   #
hettmoe Loc: Rural ND
 
Very nice!

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Feb 1, 2024 10:45:50   #
Doug Gaudette
 
Thank you all for taking the time to comment on the photos. I’m hoping to get some shots when they’re a bit closer. In any event, they are fun to see and watch.
Doug

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