Bird Watching: Bald Eagle - Our National Symbol - Vol. #2, 1 by linthicum

linthicum wrote:
Nice photo glo. I would sure like to get some photos with snow in the picture.

I take whatever I can get, i.e. sitting, flying, fishing, etc. They can all make great photos with proper lighting. But, I spend a lot of time specifically trying to capture eagles fishing. There is something special about watching and/or photographing them catch a fish. I take a lot of photos but I also miss a lot of opportunities. When they decide to go into a dive, it can be hard to pick them up in the viewfinder and then lock in the focus. I love the challenge but the challenge can also prove frustrating. But that's what keeps me going back.

Here's a photo taken on 11-10-08. Note the red band on his leg, with fish in his talons.