Early Morning Eagle Action
May 31, 2014 08:53:35 #
Hi Linda From Maine: A nice set of photos. How did you discover the nest
across the river?
across the river?
May 31, 2014 09:16:25 #
May 31, 2014 09:26:15 #
Thank you all so much for taking the time to view and comment. I appreciate it!
Re #6 with head thrown back (hb3) - it was making its seagull-sounding call, not sure what means. So much to learn about bird behavior!
Location (photonutbob) - this is part of the Yakima River Canyon Scenic Byway. A couple of years ago a friend pointed out the nest as we drove along, watching for deer, bighorn sheep and more. The nest has been occupied annually (by the same couple) for awhile now. In the winter, there can be 10 - 20 bald eagles hanging out in this 25-mile treasure. Here's more info:
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/LocalPrograms/ScenicByways/YakimaRiver.htm
Re #6 with head thrown back (hb3) - it was making its seagull-sounding call, not sure what means. So much to learn about bird behavior!
Location (photonutbob) - this is part of the Yakima River Canyon Scenic Byway. A couple of years ago a friend pointed out the nest as we drove along, watching for deer, bighorn sheep and more. The nest has been occupied annually (by the same couple) for awhile now. In the winter, there can be 10 - 20 bald eagles hanging out in this 25-mile treasure. Here's more info:
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/LocalPrograms/ScenicByways/YakimaRiver.htm
May 31, 2014 09:30:17 #
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May 31, 2014 10:50:57 #
Nice set, Linda. I finally shot my first eagles in the wild a couple of months ago on some property in South Bossier Parish about 15 miles from me. Such incredible birds. After about 10 minutes, I laid the camera down and just watched them. :)
May 31, 2014 11:47:26 #
Thank you all so much for your kind words! I'm very happy you enjoyed :)
Quote Mallardo: "After about 10 minutes, I laid the camera down and just watched them." ...That is great to hear, John! It took me many months to realize that sometimes just being in the moment is worth so much more than a so-so image :)
Quote Mallardo: "After about 10 minutes, I laid the camera down and just watched them." ...That is great to hear, John! It took me many months to realize that sometimes just being in the moment is worth so much more than a so-so image :)
May 31, 2014 14:02:15 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Left the house at 5:40 a.m. So glad I did :) br b... (show quote)
Great shots Linda, enjoyed them all, well done
May 31, 2014 14:04:52 #
gregoryd45 wrote:
Great shots Linda, enjoyed them all, well done
Thanks so much!
May 31, 2014 15:30:30 #
Another incredible set of pictures showing the eagles in and around the nest, they are so enjoyable!
May 31, 2014 16:19:58 #
Lots of pecking order there. Fantastic series, Linda. I finally saw my first soaring Eagle a few weeks ago over the bay and was amazed at the wingspan. They really are majestic birds.
Linda From Maine wrote:
Left the house at 5:40 a.m. So glad I did :) br b... (show quote)
May 31, 2014 16:34:18 #
Sirius_one wrote:
Another incredible set of pictures showing the eagles in and around the nest, they are so enjoyable!
Thanks so much! I'm so delighted with the interest you folks have shown in my babies :)
May 31, 2014 16:34:59 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
Lots of pecking order there. Fantastic series, Linda. I finally saw my first soaring Eagle a few weeks ago over the bay and was amazed at the wingspan. They really are majestic birds.
Thanks so much for your kind words, Donna. I'm really happy to know you got to see an eagle in flight. I am learning to sometimes just put down the camera and savor the moment :)
May 31, 2014 17:12:28 #
13oct1931
Loc: Lebanon, Indiana
Eagle parents generally have one chick; but sometimes have two. They will feed and nuture the largest and strongest of the two. The weaker of the two, even if it survives, will always be an outcast.
Alyn
Alyn
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