Bird Watching: Bald Eagle - Our National Symbol - Vol. #5, 0 by linthicum

linthicum wrote:
Well, I'm back ..... this past Saturday was a great day despite the sub-freezing temperatures. However, I think I'm getting too old to stand 6-7 hours in freezing weather. When I get back home, I'm no good for a day or two. Anyway, I'm nearing the end of "my" season photographing the Bald Eagle. I've probably put nearly 70 hours into this endeavor. It really never gets boring but I want to move on to other birding subjects. Nonetheless, I have taken enough photos to extend this thread into Volume #6.

I might add that I met up with Methodical the previous weekend at the Conowingo Dam. He has farther to drive than I but I noticed he was back on Friday. He's hooked !!!! We both frequent some of the same "hotspots" here in Maryland so it was a pleasure bumping into him again. As time goes on, I'm sure he will be posting some incredible eagle images.

This is the kind of shot that keeps one going back. Although acceptable, I would prefer it to be against the blue sky with better lighting. It is difficult to truly reflect the sensations one physically observes while in eagle territory. The constant confrontations are awe-inspiring. Here you see one eagle with a fish, both in an acrobatic position with talons open. So many fish are dropped during these encounters. This past weekend, we had three fish drop in the parking area almost landing on parked vehicles (or our heads).