While searching for shorebirds along the beach at East Fork without much success, I decided to proceed to the woods nearby. I was primarily looking for warblers and any other migrants, however the woods was dead quiet.
I Then caught a glimpse of one of the three Osprey that regularly fishes the lake. It decided to land right above my head and I was able to get this cool shot right before it decided to dive for a fish in the lake!
Osprey
I then heard the call of a Bald Eagle. I could see it flying above the trees, but it proceeded to move on. I then saw it land in a tree on a far away bank. It was an adult.
Far away Bald Eagle
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The crows were harassing the eagle constantly, so the eagle took flight and landed in a tree farther away. Much to my surprise, the eagle vocalized and another adult Bald Eagle flew in from behind me and landed right next to the one above.
They proceeded to engage in activities that would suggest that they are thinking about nesting somewhere along the lake shore again this year.
I continued watching the eagles and the ospreys fish for probably about an hour. I love to watch them splash down and to see how big the fish is that they catch. They always seem to have better luck than me when fishing, but their lives depend on catching dinner.
They proceeded to engage in activities that would suggest that they are thinking about nesting somewhere along the lake shore again this year.
I continued watching the eagles and the ospreys fish for probably about an hour. I love to watch them splash down and to see how big the fish is that they catch. They always seem to have better luck than me when fishing, but their lives depend on catching dinner.
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That Osprey shot is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWow Don, that is a unique osprey picture. Great catch! Wouldn't you just love to get that close up "money shot" of an eagle scooping up a fish? Sounds like your getting close!
ReplyDeleteYes it was a "Raptortastic" day! Thanks for sharing on WBW!
ReplyDeleteWhat great sights to see.
ReplyDeleteOne I've only ever seen at a great distance, and the other, I'll never see in this country.
What a great day Don! Raptors are my favorite and that Osprey shot is super!
ReplyDeleteWonderful captures
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The osprey shot is breathtaking. Looks like you had a great birding day afterall!
ReplyDeleteKat
Great shot all around. Can't wait for fall and winter here because the valley is winter home for a zillion Eagles.
ReplyDeleteI was late in getting a pic on WBW but I posted an Owl maybe you could help identify it. thanks. MB
Great Osprey shot!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful bird to see Donald a lovely image.
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