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Letsgodiving · 24 March 2009, 12:51 PM

I was lucky enough to find out about a pair of Bald Eagles that are nesting a couple of hours from me so I decided to check them out today. They have 3 eggs and 2 of them hatched yesterday and there is one to go.

The happy couple on the nest.

Dad keeping an eye out for any trouble.

He decides it's time to feed the young ones. He was gone for less than 5 minutes and came back with a fish. Unfortunately, I didn't get a good shot of him bringing back the catch.

Mama feeding the youngsters.

He is keeping all sides covered.

I plan to make it out several times as the youngsters grow and will keep you updated.

Troy · 25 March 2009, 02:14 AM

When I lived in B.C. a place called Brackendale there hundreds of Bald eagles that nest and pig out on Salmon google it it is neat

alohanakoni · 25 March 2009, 02:42 AM

nice pics. i never seen a bald eagle up close. thanks for sharing.

baldyspoon · 25 March 2009, 06:35 AM

Keep the photos coming they are fantastic you have a great eye for a picture.

Triple Black 88 · 25 March 2009, 09:51 AM

Amazing pics Mike

I have never seen a Bald Eagle in the wild.

CharlieG · 25 March 2009, 12:01 PM

Fantastic shots

How close were you?

JPersat · 25 March 2009, 12:05 PM

Great shots. The only Bald Eagles I have see are at the local zoo. They are magnificent, and so gracious. I would feel honored just to be in their presence.

Art 1 · 25 March 2009, 12:11 PM

Nice shots, we have a good many bald eagles around here and I see them often. Even though that it is still awe inspiring each and every time I see one.

Latrodectus · 26 March 2009, 02:53 AM

I would love to be that close...thanks for sharing!!!

fsujp · 26 March 2009, 03:09 AM

Mike,

Those are awesome pictures. I have seen one bald eagle flying by my house, but sadly my blackberry is not as skilled at photography as your camera.

diablojota · 26 March 2009, 04:53 AM

Those pics are simply fantastic. Simply striking birds.

lbcgav · 26 March 2009, 08:35 AM

Nice pics.

If it were up to Ben Franklin, this would be our national bird:
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Letsgodiving · 26 March 2009, 09:23 AM

Thanks guys. It really was a treat to see these two and I'm looking forward to going back once the youngsters have grown a little.

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Originally Posted by CharlieG

Fantastic shots

How close were you?

I'm not that good with distance but if I had to guess I would say approximately 75-100 yards.

KJacques · 28 March 2009, 12:38 AM

What a find of some beautiful birds! Great pics.

Jimbits76 · 28 March 2009, 02:13 AM

What a majestic creature!

J

seantk · 28 March 2009, 02:20 AM

Mike,

Great shots and nice zoom lens.

When are you going to go "sharkin"

Sean

m2steven · 28 March 2009, 07:25 AM

This trumps all the watch photos. Just perfect.

24 March 2009, 12:51 PM	#1
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,320	Bald Eagle Pair I was lucky enough to find out about a pair of Bald Eagles that are nesting a couple of hours from me so I decided to check them out today. They have 3 eggs and 2 of them hatched yesterday and there is one to go. The happy couple on the nest. Dad keeping an eye out for any trouble. He decides it's time to feed the young ones. He was gone for less than 5 minutes and came back with a fish. Unfortunately, I didn't get a good shot of him bringing back the catch. Mama feeding the youngsters. He is keeping all sides covered. I plan to make it out several times as the youngsters grow and will keep you updated. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

25 March 2009, 02:42 AM	#3
alohanakoni "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Anthony Location: USA Watch: Rolex Daytona TT Posts: 860	nice pics. i never seen a bald eagle up close. thanks for sharing. __________________ "Chicka chicka bow wow!"

26 March 2009, 02:53 AM	#9
Latrodectus 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,049	I would love to be that close...thanks for sharing!!! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

26 March 2009, 04:53 AM	#11
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	Those pics are simply fantastic. Simply striking birds. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

28 March 2009, 07:25 AM	#17
m2steven Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: birmingham, al Posts: 46	For me.... This trumps all the watch photos. Just perfect.

25 March 2009, 02:14 AM	#2
Troy Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Troy Location: Calgary, Alberta Watch: Tudor Sub. 7928 Posts: 1,275	When I lived in B.C. a place called Brackendale there hundreds of Bald eagles that nest and pig out on Salmon google it it is neat

25 March 2009, 06:35 AM	#4
baldyspoon "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: uk Watch: Rolex 114060 Posts: 725	Keep the photos coming they are fantastic you have a great eye for a picture.

25 March 2009, 09:51 AM	#5
Triple Black 88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: Collegeville PA Watch: Day-Date Posts: 752	Amazing pics Mike I have never seen a Bald Eagle in the wild.

25 March 2009, 12:01 PM	#6
CharlieG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Charlie Location: NY Posts: 1,135	Fantastic shots How close were you?

25 March 2009, 12:05 PM	#7
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	Great shots. The only Bald Eagles I have see are at the local zoo. They are magnificent, and so gracious. I would feel honored just to be in their presence.

25 March 2009, 12:11 PM	#8
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Nice shots, we have a good many bald eagles around here and I see them often. Even though that it is still awe inspiring each and every time I see one.

26 March 2009, 03:09 AM	#10
fsujp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Joshua Location: Tampa, FL Watch: GMT II 16710 Posts: 92	Mike, Those are awesome pictures. I have seen one bald eagle flying by my house, but sadly my blackberry is not as skilled at photography as your camera.

26 March 2009, 08:35 AM	#12
lbcgav "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: California Posts: 74	Nice pics. If it were up to Ben Franklin, this would be our national bird:

28 March 2009, 12:38 AM	#14
KJacques "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: USA Watch: the skies Posts: 1,250	What a find of some beautiful birds! Great pics.

28 March 2009, 02:13 AM	#15
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	What a majestic creature! J

28 March 2009, 02:20 AM	#16
seantk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Sean Location: West Florida Posts: 2,671	Mike, Great shots and nice zoom lens. When are you going to go "sharkin" Sean

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