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"My" Eagle. · 07:35 PM

I was fortunate, approx. 5 years ago, to discover the first bald eagle nesting site in this region in over 60 years. It's on an island approx. 1/4 mile (400m) from my home.

The same pair has successfully raised 9 young over the years, but so far no second nest has been located.

Here's a shot of the male from today:

vievetrick · 11-23-2006, 07:38 PM

very nice Tom. Wish I had some of these guys in my area.

clarenceclose · 11-23-2006, 07:39 PM

Up to your usual standards. Nice.

Kitanis · 11-23-2006, 08:03 PM

its always fun to find these birds anywhere..

This is a interesting shot to me, thats fantastic that you are so close to the nest.

Bob Stanley · 11-23-2006, 08:46 PM

A beautiful photo of that eagle!!

photo_mom · 11-23-2006, 09:17 PM

Originally posted by Tom Lusk

I was fortunate, approx. 5 years ago, to discover the first bald eagle nesting site in this region in over 60 years. It's on an island approx. 1/4 mile (400m) from my home.

The same pair has successfully raised 9 young over the years, but so far no second nest has been located.

Here's a shot of the male from today:

Gorgeous! It's awesome that you've kept up with the pair for 5 years.

roentarre · 11-23-2006, 09:21 PM

So surreal and grandeous. And how lucky you are. It is a dream to see this creature in the wild.

So you do visit this eagle nest a lot? You used 300/4.5 for the shot. Were you quite close to the eagle? Sure it would detect your presence in the vincinity. I wondered whether it would attack you or scoop in a circle in the air?

roscot · 11-24-2006, 03:33 AM

Awesome shot

scott-devon · 11-24-2006, 08:16 AM

Great shot, the eagle is placed beautifully and the background just soft enough to make him stand out.

GregNS · 11-26-2006, 06:25 PM

Wow,
That's a gorgeous bird and a beautiful photo!.

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11-23-2006, 07:38 PM	#2
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	very nice Tom. Wish I had some of these guys in my area.

11-23-2006, 07:39 PM	#3
clarenceclose Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,506	Up to your usual standards. Nice.

11-23-2006, 08:03 PM	#4
Kitanis Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Photos: Gallery Posts: 138	its always fun to find these birds anywhere.. This is a interesting shot to me, thats fantastic that you are so close to the nest.

11-23-2006, 08:46 PM	#5
Bob Stanley Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Heights, Illinois Posts: 30	A beautiful photo of that eagle!!

11-23-2006, 09:17 PM	#6
photo_mom Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 545	Originally posted by Tom Lusk I was fortunate, approx. 5 years ago, to discover the first bald eagle nesting site in this region in over 60 years. It's on an island approx. 1/4 mile (400m) from my home. The same pair has successfully raised 9 young over the years, but so far no second nest has been located. Here's a shot of the male from today: Gorgeous! It's awesome that you've kept up with the pair for 5 years.

11-23-2006, 09:21 PM	#7
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	So surreal and grandeous. And how lucky you are. It is a dream to see this creature in the wild. So you do visit this eagle nest a lot? You used 300/4.5 for the shot. Were you quite close to the eagle? Sure it would detect your presence in the vincinity. I wondered whether it would attack you or scoop in a circle in the air?

11-24-2006, 03:33 AM	#8
roscot Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Beach VA USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,363	Awesome shot

11-24-2006, 08:16 AM	#9
scott-devon Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alberta Posts: 2,140	Great shot, the eagle is placed beautifully and the background just soft enough to make him stand out.

11-26-2006, 06:25 PM	#10
GregNS Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 82	Wow, That's a gorgeous bird and a beautiful photo!.

"My" Eagle.

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