Sunday, June 23, 2013

Bald Eagle/Birding

Bald eagle  (Haliaeetus leucocephhalus)

This bald eagle nests on the south side of Lake Simcoe. Although I know where the nest is, I'd need to wear hip waders to get anywhere close enough to take good photos as it's in the middle of a swamp. Smart eagle, right?

But another large raptor lives in the same area - an osprey - and on Friday the eagle had ticked the osprey off. I didn't see the incident, but I did see the osprey chase the eagle to within view of my camera lens.

I am linking with I'd Rather B Birdin'  HERE.
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29 comments:

  1. AndyJune 23, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    Let me know if you ever purchase those hip waders. I'd like to be there to photograph you wading out for that fabulous photo.
    PS: I really like this shot of the eagle in flight.

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  2. eileeninmdJune 23, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    Awesome capture of the eagle in flight!

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  3. MadSnapperJune 23, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    i bet Mr Majestic was after the osprey babies. i enjoyed 3 mocking birds chasing a big black crow yesterday, dive bombing him in a triple threat

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  4. SnapJune 23, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    wow!

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  5. Ruth HiebertJune 23, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    Beautiful shot of this magnificent bird.

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  6. DianneJune 23, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    magnificent!!

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  7. SarahBethJune 23, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Beautiful! They are such magnificent birds.

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  8. AnonymousJune 23, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    our eagle to osprey ratio here the fish hawks outnumber the eagles by a good bit, never seen two tangle before though!

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  9. StephanieJune 23, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Stunning capture, CameraGirl.

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  10. KateJune 23, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    It's a remarkable photo of a majestic animal!

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  11. PerthDailyPhotoJune 23, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Now that was very helpful of the osprey! I must own up to a wee bit of envy when I see your bird images EG :)

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  12. TexWisGirlJune 23, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    i would LOVE to see one in the wild! (actually either one!)

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  13. AnonymousJune 23, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    awesome sighting

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  14. JillJune 23, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    Great shot! I was hoping to get a shot of "mine" soaring but am content to have gotten any shots at all!

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  15. NancyJune 23, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Great that the osprey helped you out -- splendid capture.

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  16. GigaJune 23, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Pięknie wygląda orzeł w locie. Pozdrawiam.
    It looks beautiful eagle in flight. Yours.

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  17. RedPatJune 23, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    Looks like he could carry you off!

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  18. JudyJune 23, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    Are you saying we have the osprey to thank for this magnificent shot?

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  19. IndraniJune 23, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    Wow! Simply wow!

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  20. LowellJune 23, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Zounds! That's one of the best bald eagle shots I've ever seen. And I don't think I've ever noticed those little wing shoots (or whatever they're called) before. Superb!

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  21. Buttons ThoughtsJune 23, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    WOW incredible I have never seen one around here. B

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  22. MichelleJune 23, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    Very majestic!

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  23. The Furry GnomeJune 23, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    Fabulous perfect picture! What luck.

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  24. RandyJune 23, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Great shot.

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  25. DarlaJune 24, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    I'm so glad the osprey got the eagle headed in your direction. Easier than wearing hip boots too.

    Darla

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  26. NatureFootstepJune 24, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    a bird I would very much like to see overhead. Great shot!


    nfbird.blogspot.com

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  27. AnonymousJune 26, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    Smart eagle for the nest location. Great that you had the osprey's help for this amazing shot.

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  28. Cezar and LéiaJune 30, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Eagle and osprey, serious competition there!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  29. RoseJuly 1, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Oh, wonder what the eagle did!!! Wouldn't you love to know?

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