Eagles

[Seamus]

I visited this place on Tuesday http://www.eaglesflying.com/

The first bird I saw was :

http://seamus.smugmug.com/photos/28345273-L.jpg

and got a better view of him around the corner

http://seamus.smugmug.com/photos/28361773-L.jpg


The birds are tethered to their perches but there is a flying display twice a day. I took these during the display.

http://seamus.smugmug.com/photos/28346542-L.jpg

http://seamus.smugmug.com/photos/28343618-L.jpg


http://seamus.smugmug.com/photos/28344284-L.jpg


The owner with a falcon

http://seamus.smugmug.com/photos/28391366-L.jpg


and his wife with an eagle

http://seamus.smugmug.com/photos/28344404-L.jpg


last one

http://seamus.smugmug.com/photos/28345253-L.jpg

the gallery is here:

http://seamus.smugmug.com/gallery/658871/2/28345253


Shay.

[John Mueller]

WOW
Nice stuff:thumb

[Skippy]

I visited this place on Tuesday http://www.eaglesflying.com/
The first bird I saw was :
and got a better view of him around the corner
The birds are tethered to their perches but there is a flying display twice a day. I took these during the display.
The owner with a falcon
and his wife with an eagle
last one
the gallery is here:

http://seamus.smugmug.com/gallery/658871/2/28345253
Shay.
Boyyyyy that looks like you had a wonderful for sure, Eagles are beautiful looking birds, they always look Alert, and ready to fly at a moments notice.
There is something about them that demands respect.
You did extremely well capturing them in flight too, great series of images you've posted.......... Skippy (Australia)

[MuskyDude]

Just fantastic Seamus!!!! These are EXCELLENT!!!! :clap :clap Thanks for sharing!!!

Did I mention EXCELLENT????!!!!!! :clap :clap

AJ

[Jerry Curtis]

I particularly like these two, though... Two BIGGG :thumb :thumb

I visited this place on Tuesday http://www.eaglesflying.com/


http://seamus.smugmug.com/photos/28344284-L.jpg




last one

http://seamus.smugmug.com/photos/28345253-L.jpg

the gallery is here:

http://seamus.smugmug.com/gallery/658871/2/28345253


Shay.

[Khaos]

Beautiful shots. Thanks for sharing.:thumb

[Harryb]

marvelous shots Shay. Those flight shots :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap

[Owen]

Birds tethered to posts. Sounds... natural. http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/rolleyes1.gif

Nice shots, though. :)

[BigAl]

Great shots!! :thumb

thanks for sharing.

regards
alan

[Seamus]

Thanks folks :thumb , I'm glad you enjoyed the photos.

[gus]

Sharp shots mate :thumb

[Phil U.]

I visited this place on Tuesday http://www.eaglesflying.com/

http://seamus.smugmug.com/photos/28343618-S.jpg




All good, but this is WOW!! :jawdrop What a great catch - Love it!

[ian408]

Nice shots Shay!

Ian

[bfjr]

the flight shots are really nice :thumb

well done :clap

[ehughes]

Great shots.. Just hate seeing those birds tied to a post..

Ed

[gluwater]

Those are absolutely amazing. I especially like the two shots of the falcon in flight. Very nice work.

[Seamus]

Thanks for the compliments folks. I'm glad you liked them.

Re the birds being tethered, it isn't ideal but the place was well run, the birds are very well fed and they do get to fly twice a day.

I know nothing about the habits of birds of prey and, like you, would much prefer to see and photograph them in the wild. This was certainly a much better enviroment than a zoo.

When the birds fly they do respond to the trainers, I saw them as being in the same enviroment as birds of prey that are used to hunt, falconry or a similar sport :dunno .

The owner is a biologist with a masters degree.


http://www.goldeneagle.ie/

is an attempt to re-introduce the golden eagle to Ireland. It is progressing but it is difficult work.

Shay.