Bird Watching: Bald Eagle - Our National Symbol - Vol. #4, 1 by linthicum

linthicum wrote:
Thank you all for your comments.

duc, I never get tired of taking photos. However, it is easy to get spoiled. There was a time if I saw one or two Bald Eagles in one day, I was happy. Now, if I don't see 100+ in a day, I am disappointed. In the end, it is the challenge to get something different or something better than the last time. The still shots and the in-flight shots have become secondary. What I strive for is the "action" shot, i.e. when they're fishing, or fighting. Those shots are few and far between and often occur out of range.

Pete, in all sincerity, my photos are not of the quality that I believe is required for publication consideration, especially to turn a profit. People that travel to Alaska are in a far better position than I to get photos worthy of book publication, as well as the story to go with them. The best that I can hope for is a little recognition from time to time to satisfy the ego. The important thing is that I am satisfied doing what I am doing ........ whatever it is.

I will be starting a new thread soon which will most likely be the last one for this migratory season. I will probably only visit Conowingo one, or two, more times, depending on the weather, as my interest turns more to photographing waterfowl, shorebirds, etc. By the end of December, the visiting Bald Eagles will start their journey back north to meet up with their mate to begin the nesting season. Here on the eastern shore of Maryland, the resident eagles historically begin to lay their eggs by January 20th, with approximately a 35 day incubation period.

Here is an adult Bald Eagle that just landed with a recently caught fish.