Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Bald Eagles 2

 Adult Bald Eagle

I can't believe I've seen three bald eagles in less than a week!

Adult's profile

Sunday afternoon, my husband and I were driving along the southern shore of Lake Simcoe when we spotted this adult bald eagle sitting on the ice. I was about to have some fun taking photos of this handsome guy when a loud snowmobile happened by and scared him off, but at least I did get to take a couple of photos.

 Juvenile Bald Eagle

 Disappointed, I was about to get back into the car when  this juvenile Bald Eagle flew over my head and...



landed close to a puddle in the ice and then walked into it. I couldn't see what the eagle was up to until I saw the photo on my computer screen.

Juvie guarding its frozen dinner

 Looks to me like there's a frozen duck there and the juvie was laying claim to it.

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61 comments:

  1. aspiritofsimplicityDecember 17, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    that is just spectacular!! I'm so glad you were able to get such fantastic pictures so we get to see them up close as well.

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  2. AndyDecember 17, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    Maybe the eagles are making a come back. A few years ago there were no wild turkeys here. Now there's plenty of them around.

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  3. DarlaDecember 17, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    There is such a difference in coloring between the adult and the juvie. Glad you captured pics of both.

    Darla

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  4. AnonymousDecember 17, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    Gorgeous, you hit the jackpot!

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  5. Buttons ThoughtsDecember 17, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Oh these are incredible what luck and what skill to capture it. Thanks for sharing I love these. Hug B

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  6. thewovenspokeDecember 17, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    It is always great when you get to see these birds and even better when you get great shots like you did!

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  7. The Furry GnomeDecember 17, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    What a great opportunity- a lot nicer than over-decorated houses!

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  8. UnknownDecember 17, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    Fantastic shots of these gorgeous birds.

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  9. AnonymousDecember 17, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    Amazing sightings ... and 3 of them. Great photos.

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  10. AnonymousDecember 17, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    I still hope to see a Bald Eagle on my board fence but my wife says I am crazy to think that. I love this bird and they are about 7 miles away or you can see them there at the Stillwater River. I had hopes one would come over here but no luck so far. I really like that you have pictures of adults and immature eagles. There is a big difference in their coloring to be sure. There is a difference in the hawks that do show up here and I am always happy to see one of them here.
    Nice photos.

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  11. Judy December 17, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    How wonderful for you to capture these. We can never get close enough. I love that last one.

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  12. Pamela GordonDecember 17, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    These are wonderful eagle shots CG. We see them lots around here but they're always in the sky.

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  13. TexWisGirlDecember 17, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    so very, very awesome!!!

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  14. JudyDecember 17, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    I am so envious! What a sight!

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  15. KarenDecember 17, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    WOW! You lucked out, fantastic captures!

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  16. UnknownDecember 17, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    It must be hard to photograph birds! But you do it very well!
    love
    Jette Majken

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  17. Linda W.December 17, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Wow - so cool to see these eagles so close.

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  18. Pride In Photos BeautyDecember 17, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Darn noisy snowmobile anyway☺ Geez...be quiet...smile.

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  19. John @ Beans and I on the LooseDecember 17, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    Wonderful birds.

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  20. Billy Blue EyesDecember 17, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Now he is a hansome dude.

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  21. maryaustriaDecember 17, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Wow these shots are fantastic! Absolutely amazing!

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  22. genieDecember 17, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    You are just toooo lucky. So many in such a short time. Love the young one guarding its find and the one in flight is an awesome capture.

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  23. Gail DixonDecember 17, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Lucky you!! Poor duck, though. At least he provided food for the young eagle. Great series!

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  24. William KendallDecember 17, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Wow! Spectacular captures of these eagles!

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  25. HansHBDecember 17, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Lovely post, great photos!

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  26. DaveDecember 17, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    Stunning bird, wonderful imagery too.... very well done

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  27. AnonymousDecember 17, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Wonderful photos, what a day that was for you!

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  28. RohrerbotDecember 17, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    Okay epic!!!! And second, congrats on the beautiful shots!

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  29. Kenneth Cole SchneiderDecember 17, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Very nice photo opportunities with the eagles! We have a pair in our neighborhood here in Florida that laid their first egg just ten days ago.

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  30. RajeshDecember 17, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Very lovely shots of bald eagle.

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  31. RedPatDecember 17, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    WoW - I'm stunned. Fabulous shots!

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  32. MadSnapperDecember 17, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    he is gorgeous and so is that young one staring you down over his meal. what a find

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  33. Phil SladeDecember 17, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Congrats on seeing 3 Bald Eagles in such a short time; your photos are great. That is an interesting observation about the eagle waiting for dinner to thaw out. I am wondering if in view of all that ice, the eagle has a a long wait?

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  34. DeniseinVADecember 17, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    Very exciting to come across these beautiful Eagles, and the last one was a fascinating capture.

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  35. cieldequimperDecember 17, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    This is very exciting. And of course, there's a bit of jealousy here...

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  36. AnonymousDecember 17, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    Those are great pictures!

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  37. Betty ManousosDecember 17, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    aww! impressive shots of the eagles!

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  38. MaggidDecember 17, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    These photos are so impressive.
    I've never seen anything like it . .

    Super WOW!!!

    Thanks for posting.

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  39. Pat TillettDecember 17, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    Wow! I would give a lot to have been there. These birds are majestic! Just looking at the talons give me the chills. Death from above...
    Fantastic photos!

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  40. Sallie (FullTime-Life)December 17, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    In awe! Yup that juvenile found a frozen dinner there! I have been trying to find something about where "our" Florida eagles go in the summer...who knows, this guy could be one of the two that hatched here last spring

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  41. eileeninmdDecember 17, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Wow, awesome shots of the Eagles. The last one with the duck is cool. Have a happy week!

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  42. StephanieDecember 17, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    Lucky you to see them up close, gorgeous shots!

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  43. NatureFootstepDecember 17, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    I see them rather often, or ours that is. But never can I get that close. Congrats to you.

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  44. LONDONLULUDecember 17, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    That is simply incredible! And you even caught a juvenile. They're also making a comeback in our area. Love these!

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  45. MichelleDecember 17, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    I love the fierce look on their faces. Gorgeous creatures.

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  46. mickDecember 17, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Great photos of those majestic birds.

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  47. SandyCarlsonDecember 17, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    I won't mention how jealous I am. I'll just say your images are great!

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  48. RandyDecember 17, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    Love that first shot.

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  49. Brian KingDecember 18, 2013 at 12:48 AM

    Wow! These are awesome! I'm officially jealous!

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  50. Our photosDecember 18, 2013 at 1:37 AM

    These are wonderful eagle photos!

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  51. AnonymousDecember 18, 2013 at 3:00 AM

    Wow!! Eagle is so big!!

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  52. GordonDecember 18, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    The Eagles look great in the snow, more natural than when I have seen them in Florida.
    All the best Gordon.

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  53. Adam TiltDecember 18, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    Surely one of the best raptors worldwide. Great photos.

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  54. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowDecember 18, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    I was in awe when I saw a hawk...I think to see an eagle, let alone 3, takes it to the Blessed Level! :)

    Wonderful captures of this magnificent bird ! I am smiling just seeing the photos :)

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  55. Susie ClevengerDecember 18, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    Fantastic photos! How blessed to be able to capture photos of bald eagles.

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  56. Small City ScenesDecember 19, 2013 at 12:52 AM

    Excellent shots, EG. So close wowee!!! MB

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  57. Coloring Outside the LinesDecember 19, 2013 at 1:59 AM

    Awesome!

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  58. Esther JoyDecember 19, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    Wow! Awesome shots of one of my favorite birds! I guess I love them not only for their majesty, but also for the verse that I think is from Isaiah 40:31 about rising up with strength like the eagles!

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  59. Margaret Birding For PleasureDecember 19, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    hi EG. Wow! Wow! And Wow". fantasitic shots and in the snow! Wow!

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  60. CarverDecember 20, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    Fantastic shots of the bald eagles. I envy you your sightings.

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  61. RoseJanuary 6, 2014 at 8:00 AM

    Really awesome captures! Nothing like seeing an eagle.

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