This past Friday evening I posted the Immature Bald Eagle that I had captured while fishing/photographing the morning of April 12th. On Saturday morning I again visited the nearby lake. Upon leaving the boat dock I headed across the lake towards the western shore. Soon I sighted a duck swimming and began my approach. After a few shots at long range the duck tired of the game and flew away. As I looked around I spotted some white in a treetop and immediately assumed it was one of the Ospreys that frequent the lake; how wrong I was! A moment later it took flight, an Adult Bald Eagle!
The eagle flew to the south end of the lake alighting in a tree top so I slowly eased my boat that way but while I was still 300-350 yards out it again took flight, flying back to the western shore and again perching in a tree. Again I gave slow pursuit. This time when the eagle flew another adult joined it flying north. As the morning progressed I did some fishing along with photographing waterfowl, including the Wood Duck on Saturday’s post. An hour or so later I rounded a small bend in the lake only to see the eagle pair takeoff again, this time alighting in a tree near the north end of the lake, a dead tree where the week before I had photographed an Osprey eating its catch.
Again I attempted to approach by motoring across the lake concealing myself from the eagles with the shoreline. This allowed me to approach to within about 200 yards. As I again came into view of the eagles I began firing and quickly they took flight.
The angle of lighting is not what I desired and the distance too far for a great image but to me this photograph represents the memories of an awesome morning spent with these beautiful raptors.
9 comments:
I'm glad you got to enjoy that morning with those rare birds.
It is nice to see them. And it is clever how you approached. I think they knew where you were and were teasing you.
I am happy for you that you got this shot of them.
What a morning that must have been... Well done Salty.. a true Country Capture... you certain found the right name for your blog..
Tom
Salty: Enjoyed your story as you tried for the best picture. I agree with Abe, they were teasing you. I really like that you shared the picture of our national bird. I hope they give you another chance.
I don't think there is anything that gives me quite the thrill that seeing a bald eagle does. They are just so majestic...and as a kid I would never have dreamed of getting to see one.
Beautiful, and the memories! Loved the post.
Had to laugh at you last post also.. not sure how I missed it.. LOL I have never had bluegill, but my husband says it is great. thanks for sharing
I think still with the lighting and all it still turned out awesome! I enjoyed reading the post. I never get a chance to see these birds so this is a treat.
For sure an Awesome morning...WOW
Wow! My heart has skipped a beat...what an awesome experience!
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