Three-year old bald eagles and their mottled camouflage make trying to capture them with a camera difficult.
This one almost blends in with the water to the point of making my camera struggle with the focus.
She did get her fish and I got my shot.
Note the distinctive 3 year-old dark stripe through her eye.
The 3 year old bald eagle, on the right, had been perched on the branch just below it.
The adult bald eagle, on the left, flew in, wanting the perch.
Both eagles were instantly in the air.
Talons a very real threat.
Ultimately both birds tumbled to the right with the 3 year old chasing the adult.
at the Jordan Lake Recreation Area Visitor Center
New photo gallery donated by Ellen Tinsley aka doc Ellen, will showcase the Bald Eagle. Doc Ellen is a retired veterinarian who has turned to nature photography as a new past time. She spends numerous hours each week around the lake. These are fantastic photos of our national emblem and is a must see for any birder or eagle enthusiast. The best part, these eagles reside right here at Jordan Lake!
“My privilege is to watch, record the bald eagles almost daily and share my field notes with the rangers and scientists. My gift to all of you, in thanks for the hours so gratefully and joyfully spent with the eagles of Jordan Lake is, in part, this gallery.” –doc ellen
Visitor Center will be open from 2-4pm and doc ellen will be on hand for any questions.
Date of Event: Sat, 01/23/2016 – 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Start Location:
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
280 State Park Road, Apex, NC 27523
Visitor Center
a very fierce eagle itch
The upper bird is a 4 year old bald eagle, and he has a fish he just caught.
The lower bird is a two year old eagle and like all bald eagles, is trying to steal the fish for his own breakfast.
My Thank You to each of you who have so willingly shared with me the Glory of all Creation.
May your Thanksgiving Day be full of love, peace and contentment.
Juvenile bald eagle so close above me I thought if I put my camera down I could touch him…
doc ellen's journey 