Jordan Lake: The turkey vulture on the ground on the left is looking sadly down at the spot were there had been a piece of fish. Another vulture had just launched taking that piece with it. Then Captain Doug and I both spotted the bald eagle fledgling on the log as it watched the food morsel rapidly leaving their area. Alas.
Jordan Lake. On our cruise last week Captain Doug and I were checking all of the bald eagle nests – we routinely do that all year around. We got over to the First Nest Cove and lo and behold there was one of the triplets. I believe this is the biggest of the three. Thought you might enjoy seeing this youngster out and about and don’t you just love that glare?
Jordan Lake. Captain Doug and I were out checking on the Bald Eagles. We came upon this two-year-old female bald eagle. She was perched way up high in a tree and not paying any attention at all to us. She took off and made a fishing run. Watch the video to see how persistent in her fishing the youngster turned out to be. Hope you enjoy!
Jordan Lake. I sometimes find that the transition between 3.5 into 4 years of age for the bald eagle presents a quite striking appearance. This eagle has not been injured … he is molting. Even though he might look a little ragged and tattered to us he is very sure that he is might nigh perfect.
Jordan Lake. The four-year-old bald eagle saw the fish jump. The race was on! I will probably never ever get another chance to photograph a bald eagle literally chasing a jumping shad. BTW the fish won. Hope you enjoy the race.
Jordan Lake. Split second decision / capture launch / or turn / to see / what had fledgling’s attention / face dirty / yet regal / I took the shot
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