Umnak Loc: Mount Vernon, Wa.

I was once again trying to find Snow Geese. I did but they were well inside private property(2000 yards)I had no permission to use.
However, eagles and many Northern Harriers were out in force after being snowed in yesterday morning.
Cold northerly winds and sunny skies prevailed today!

Rob

1. These two had a Canada Goose down but after nearly 30 minutes of waiting for a scuffle or anything, I moved on.

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2. Possible prey but such good camouflage!

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3. Hunting Northern Harrier

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4. Same one

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5. Happy to keep a focus on this one as it went behind this tree!

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6. Their favorite way to hunt!

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7. Just before a dive, lost it behind the bramble....

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8. Seemingly nervous small/young GBH even though it was too much trouble for an eagle let alone a hawk??

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9. Getting that high angle view right above the GBH.

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UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Very nice work, Rob.

tcthome Loc: NJ

Nice in-flight grabs!

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

A gorgeous setting and superb shots, Umnak 💙🥇💙

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

You do good work behind that camera, Rob!

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Very nicely shot set

taffspride Loc: Originally Wales, now the Sunshine State

Interesting variety nice job.

Iechyd da

Ann

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

I have a non-photo question. Where do all the birds go during a bad storm?

Umnak Loc: Mount Vernon, Wa.

Thanks Mike!

Umnak Loc: Mount Vernon, Wa.

Thank you!

Umnak Loc: Mount Vernon, Wa.

Thank you, Joe!! I appreciate your ever positive responses!

Umnak Loc: Mount Vernon, Wa.

Thanks Chief! I was actually disappointed with the eagles with the goose.... I'm not sure why but didn't have hardly a keeper, I posted the least objectionable one...
I was thrilled to get into so many Harriers though!

Umnak Loc: Mount Vernon, Wa.

Thanks so much, Ann!

Umnak Loc: Mount Vernon, Wa.

I believe they stay in their nests. Eggs or newly hatched little ones would need that protection from the heavy snows.
Smaller ones will find cover(big stands of blackberrys and thick brush) and stay protected as they ride it out.
I added a picture of an eagle fortress that's nearly 10 feet deep/tall.
Rob

Massive nest just a mile from where I was shooting yesterday.

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Umnak Loc: Mount Vernon, Wa.

Thank you, Jack!