I’ve started my prep-work for my end of year photo projects and in going through my images, I happened across this previously unshared gem.

Taken on February 6 at one of the bald eagle nests I watch, it was a very eventful morning. The adults enjoyed some time working on “making babies” and then set about maintaining the family home.

Here, the male returns to the nest with some (unseen) grass in its talons. Most of the time you see pics of the underside of the bird when it is in flight so I really like this one where the eagle was banking toward me. You get a nice look at its back and that gorgeous plumage.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

After giving me a couple, quick poses, this beautiful symbol of our nation decided it preferred to stay out of the limelight and headed off to more private environs.

Taken a couple of weeks ago, I haven’t had much opportunity to photograph my favorite photo subject. At this time of year here in Colorado, the eagles are pretty spread out as any young ones have fledged and all are just kind of doing their own thing separately.

In the next couple of months though, the number of eagles will start to swell as seasonal visitors arrive from the north for the winter. I can’t wait!

Well, what else did you expect me to post today? Of course it is a bald eagle!

Taken back at the end of February at one of my favorite winter eagle hot spots. The day had been pretty quiet and had me working harder than normal to get some captures. I had just wasted my time hiking a good ways toward some uncooperative eagles when this gorgeous one appeared out of nowhere.

I quickly pointed my camera and snapped dozens of images as it approached and flew 20 feet over my head. So beautiful and majestic! Those crystal clear skies of the eastern Colorado plains really made this beauty “pop.”

I wish you all a very happy and safe Fourth of July. May God bless you and may He continue to bless the United States of America.

Taken back at the end of January, I happened across this gorgeous eagle while wrapping up my photo drive. It didn’t linger long but in departing, it gave me this shot which is perfect for Freedom Friday. Hope you all have a great weekend!

It is of course Freedom Friday and, apparently, also National Go Fishing Day, hence my selection of this image to share today. While I don’t fish anymore, I sure don’t mind happening across our national emblem when one of them takes part in the sport.

This is one of a sequence of images I captured back in March. One of the pair of eagles from my favorite nest decided to do a bit of fishing as I passed by so I of course hit the brakes and stopped to take pictures.

Showcasing its professional angler skills, it wasted no time identifying a potential target, swooping in fast over the water, and digging its talons into its catch. Perhaps if I could do as well, I might still be a fisherman. 😀

It’s finally Friday and I am firmly in the TGIF department. Launching into the weekend, here’s a capture of one of my favorite bald eagles as she lifts off recently. This is kind of a fun shot showing just how high they can lift those wings on that first, all-important grab at the air to take flight. Have a great weekend, everyone!

Not exactly great photo / outdoor weather along the Colorado Front Range today with heavy overcast skies and rain. I ventured out on a local photo excursion but called it quits early due to the conditions.

On my way home, I happened across this beautiful young eagle at a nearby open space. Despite the weather, I of course had to stop and snap some pics. It looked pretty pitiful when sitting, soaked with rain.

Soon, another eagle did a flyby sending this one into the air, a bit of action I captured in this image. Low light meant a slow shutter speed causing the wings to blur but I kind of like the effect.

This is why, even when I think I am done, I always am looking and keeping an eye out for anything worthwhile. My thanks to this eagle that salvaged what would have been a zero pic day otherwise!

On my most recent visit to my favorite bald eagle nest, there wasn’t a great deal of action but at least enough to keep me entertained.

The male at this spot rarely comes home empty-handed (or empty-taloned as it were) and this day was no exception. On this visit to the family, he brought back a stick and in doing so made a beautiful banking maneuver showcasing his impressive wingspan and beautiful plumage.

Hope you all have a fantastic

With Saturday being the only decent morning weather-wise, there was no doubt where I would head for my photo outing. Arriving at my favorite bald eagle nest, I saw one of the adults across the river and the other adult was nowhere to be found.

The nest as well looked quiet for a while. Then, the dark head of junior (sorry, haven’t come up with a name for the eaglet yet) popped up and looked around. Soon, dad arrived with a stick as home repairs never seem to end. Junior did not seem happy, probably expecting a fresh meal.

It did not go hungry though as I saw it eating something out of sight. As the wind picked up, junior took advantage of it and tested its wings quite a bit, flapping and hopping up and down. It never gained any altitude but it clearly is getting itself ready for its first flight, likely in a month or so. It is currently about 2/3 the size of dad and growing very rapidly.