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Bad day for the Bald Eagle continued · **5 Likes**

The Bald Eagle I was watching finally swam to shore after getting soaked. On this set he is sitting on the shore squawking at another Bald Eagle flying over. Then he flies up into a tree to relax. That's when the Osprey shows up and decides to argue over territory. Finally, he calls it a day and leaves...

k1man · 08-13-2018, 02:37 PM

a great series of a beautiful bird, thanks for sharing

reh321 · 08-13-2018, 03:36 PM

Originally posted by dwalt

The Bald Eagle I was watching finally swam to shore after getting soaked. On this set he is sitting on the shore squawking at another Bald Eagle flying over. Then he flies up into a tree to relax. That's when the Osprey shows up and decides to argue over territory. Finally, he calls it a day and leaves...

Thank you for your story and nice set of images. Some times it just isn't your day - even if you're an eagle.

**pichaser** · 08-13-2018, 03:42 PM

Bald eagle photos done as well as these are not easy . I notice the bald eagle kept it's face out of the reach of the osprey .

**mroeder75** · 08-13-2018, 03:49 PM

What is that osprey up to with its talons deployed.

**dwalt** · 08-13-2018, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by mroeder75

What is that osprey up to with its talons deployed.

The Osprey is doing attack runs on the Bald Eagle. They are fighting over the tree with its prime fishing location.

reh321 · 08-13-2018, 04:57 PM

Originally posted by dwalt

The Osprey is doing attack runs on the Bald Eagle. They are fighting over the tree with its prime fishing location.

I would think the Eagle would have had enough of fishing for the moment.

**dwalt** · 08-13-2018, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by pichaser

Bald eagle photos done as well as these are not easy . I notice the bald eagle kept it's face out of the reach of the osprey .

Thank you. The Osprey was surprisingly fast when it swooped in to challenge the Eagle.

reh321 · 08-13-2018, 05:06 PM

We have a county park {along the river, of course} which has both an Eagle nest and an Osprey nest, separated by perhaps a mile. Each is occupied by a pair that has been there for several years - apparently they have worked out any differences.

**fuzzyphotos** · 08-13-2018, 05:15 PM

Nice series, I've not seen an Bald Eagle and an osprey at the same time before. Pictures are well done.

SSGGeezer · 08-13-2018, 05:48 PM

Another great series of images! How long did you sit and watch the eagle as he dried out? It must have taken a while for him to groom and drie enough to fly easily.

Photogoof · 08-13-2018, 11:40 PM

Love the shot of him drying himself!

**PJ1** · 08-14-2018, 04:26 AM

Another great series. I love the extended talons on that osprey.

**dwalt** · 08-14-2018, 05:12 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

Another great series of images! How long did you sit and watch the eagle as he dried out? It must have taken a while for him to groom and drie enough to fly easily.

Total time watching him was about 3 hours...Yellowstone is busy but only a few people stopped during that time and they usually only stayed for a few minutes.

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k1man Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Si Chiang Mai. Nong Khai Province Photos: Albums Posts: 358	a great series of a beautiful bird, thanks for sharing

08-13-2018, 03:36 PM	#3
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,186	Originally posted by dwalt The Bald Eagle I was watching finally swam to shore after getting soaked. On this set he is sitting on the shore squawking at another Bald Eagle flying over. Then he flies up into a tree to relax. That's when the Osprey shows up and decides to argue over territory. Finally, he calls it a day and leaves... Thank you for your story and nice set of images. Some times it just isn't your day - even if you're an eagle.

08-13-2018, 03:42 PM	#4
pichaser Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,786	Bald eagle photos done as well as these are not easy . I notice the bald eagle kept it's face out of the reach of the osprey .

08-13-2018, 03:49 PM	#5
mroeder75 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,601	What is that osprey up to with its talons deployed.

08-13-2018, 04:53 PM	#6
dwalt Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Big Sky, MT Photos: Albums Posts: 217 Original Poster	Originally posted by mroeder75 What is that osprey up to with its talons deployed. The Osprey is doing attack runs on the Bald Eagle. They are fighting over the tree with its prime fishing location.

08-13-2018, 04:57 PM	#7
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,186	Originally posted by dwalt The Osprey is doing attack runs on the Bald Eagle. They are fighting over the tree with its prime fishing location. I would think the Eagle would have had enough of fishing for the moment.

08-13-2018, 05:00 PM	#8
dwalt Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Big Sky, MT Photos: Albums Posts: 217 Original Poster	Originally posted by pichaser Bald eagle photos done as well as these are not easy . I notice the bald eagle kept it's face out of the reach of the osprey . Thank you. The Osprey was surprisingly fast when it swooped in to challenge the Eagle.

08-13-2018, 05:06 PM	#9
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,186	We have a county park {along the river, of course} which has both an Eagle nest and an Osprey nest, separated by perhaps a mile. Each is occupied by a pair that has been there for several years - apparently they have worked out any differences.

08-13-2018, 05:15 PM	#10
fuzzyphotos Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 313	Nice series, I've not seen an Bald Eagle and an osprey at the same time before. Pictures are well done.

08-13-2018, 05:48 PM	#11
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Another great series of images! How long did you sit and watch the eagle as he dried out? It must have taken a while for him to groom and drie enough to fly easily.

08-13-2018, 11:40 PM	#12
Photogoof Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Prague Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,422	Love the shot of him drying himself!

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PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,486	Another great series. I love the extended talons on that osprey.

08-14-2018, 05:12 AM - 1 Like	#14
dwalt Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Big Sky, MT Photos: Albums Posts: 217 Original Poster	Originally posted by SSGGeezer Another great series of images! How long did you sit and watch the eagle as he dried out? It must have taken a while for him to groom and drie enough to fly easily. Total time watching him was about 3 hours...Yellowstone is busy but only a few people stopped during that time and they usually only stayed for a few minutes.

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