One of the first things an eagle will do after they pluck a fish from the water is to double check to make sure they actually got it. The glance down confirms the catch. Next, if the fish is small enough, they’ll immediately transfer the fish from the foot to the mouth…and often it will … Read more
I’ve been tinkering around of late with some different editing techniques. I’m not really that savvy with programs…and frankly I’d prefer to take pictures mostly and just edit minimally…but it doesn’t hurt to try things, and refine your abilities from time to time. I had this image all over the place it seems. Changing the … Read more
I’m not normally a fan of foul weather…I’d rather sit at home when things get ugly outside. But I have learned that being out among the eagles when things get kind of rough, can make for some fun photography. These are about as far removed from the blue-bird kind of days people seem to wait … Read more
This is just part of the environment for wintering eagles. In some cases they benefit from dams and spillways that produce some rough and turbulent waters. This not only keeps the water open when most of the river gets frozen but it also stuns fish just a bit so the birds have an easier time … Read more
If nothing else, the American Bald Eagle is versatile. They’ll hunt and fish of course…but they may also scavenge now and then. One of their favorite spots to look for a meal is in the backwaters of the Mississippi. These areas are usually more shallow, with little to no current running through them, so they … Read more
Is it possible to get too close to a Bald Eagle? Well, yes…I’m a fan of those who give wildlife it’s space…but a long lens helps with the photographs. I would not try this with a cell phone. In this case, my Olympus 300 F4 was just a bit too much to get everything in … Read more