such an intense concentration on this adult bald eagle’s face
bald eagles of Jordan Lake
Tagbright taloned feet
in another moment this 4 year old eagle will lift his wings up and back and snap those taloned feet forward
to land with assured practice in a high tree
better part of valor…
the 2 year-old, to the left, had landed a moment before this photo was snapped
the 4 year old landed, glared at the younger eagle, made a threat posture
and the younger eagle popped up off the limb and was gone
well-taloned
even when the eagle is heading downstream away from me, his well-taloned method of fishing is on display
youngster
leave it to the youngest to cause havoc…
from left to right: 5year-old or older, 4 year old and 2 year old bald eagles
strike!
strike! by this 2 year-old bald eagle
and yes, he got his fish
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