Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
It's not often I see a bald eagle so even though the light wasn't good - the sky looks bluish here but behind me to the south, thick clouds were nearly obscuring the sun - I was tempted to try to capture this regal bird hunting over Lake Simcoe.
I kept hoping it would fly a lot, LOT closer...and it almost did, but instead decided to land in a tree far, far away from where I was standing. This photo is severely cropped which makes it appear even more out of focus, but it is PROOF that I did indeed see a bald eagle last Monday.
The hunting ground (water) below
The eagle was hunting for water fowl. It flew low but many of the birds scattered. While I was there the hunter didn't catch anything.
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Fantastic shot of a fantastic bird!
ReplyDeleteYou are lucky. I have never seen one in the wild.
ReplyDeleteIt is always a treat for me to see an eagle. I love your flight shot. Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing greater for a bird lover than spotting a soaring Eagle in the sky.
ReplyDeleteYou captured the Eagle in flight perfectly, CG.
What a beauty!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen one in the wild. Golden eagles, yes... but not these ones.
In flight it looks majestic.
ReplyDeleteLately, I have only caught glimpses of bald eagles while I've been riding my bike on the C&O Canal, which can make bird watching a particularly hazardous enterprise.
ReplyDeleteWhat a majestic bird, wonder if they hunt on our side of the lake?
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful photo of the eagle!!!
ReplyDeleteso majestic soaring around over his buffet
ReplyDeleteNice to see, even far away.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! We didn't get out to the river to see the eagles this year and I wish we had.
ReplyDeleteLots of snowy owls in Maine this year, they say.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! We have bald eagles in our area, their nests usually high up above the rivers. We see them often, but no matter how often, they seem so majestic. I never tire of them. They amazing creatures!
ReplyDeleteA Bald Eagle is a fantastic sighting. I can't imagine living so close to places where Bald (or any) Eagle hang out.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! I tried to get a good view of the ones that were nesting in RBG, but wasn't successful, and now they have gone.
ReplyDeleteLook at that beautiful flight shot! I am so impressed. They really are absolutely stunning aren't they!
ReplyDeleteIt's so exciting to see them and so difficult to photograph them. I think you did a good job on this one.
ReplyDeleteWow EG, what a treat to see this guy!!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to get to see a Bald Eagle. Your photos are great!
ReplyDeleteYou got a great shot of the eagle in flight. I've never had any luck doing that.
ReplyDeleteso very awesome! and i am so very jealous!
ReplyDeleteWow that puts our kites in the shade, awesome
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to "capture" an eagle!
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done in flight photo.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird !!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend
What a beautiful bird !!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend
Wow, I think that's a very impressive shot of the eagle!
ReplyDeleteWe have an eagle family that raises its young on a lake near us. It always thrills me to see them.
ReplyDeleteThis morning I was happy to catch a roadrunner under my feeder... that is, until I found out what they eat...
I think it's a fantastic photo. Good job!
ReplyDeleteWow...so very impressive the eagle photo is!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a catch, EG! I've never seen one up here - saw some in the Everglades one year and was so impressed with the size of them.
ReplyDeleteAWESOME! This bird is on my list...one of these days I'm going to be in the right place at the right time..and hopefully will have my camera with me!
ReplyDeleteWhat a GREAT photo of this majestic bird! We have them here in Florida but it's hard to get a good photo. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh boy, these are just gorgeous shots! The eagle is so magnificent!
ReplyDeleteSeeing a Bald Eagle ,even from a distance is always a thrill.I don't find anything wrong with these pictures.
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing that gives me a thrill like seeing a Bald Eagle...some come close. But it is tops in my book. (the photo don't look bad at all here!)
ReplyDeleteGreat shot of the eagle! It doesn't look out of focus.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots.
ReplyDeletej'aime ce plan !
ReplyDeleteIt's always such a treat to see an eagle. I think it's pretty impressive!
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