Eagles are back and ready to mate

[BIG BROTHER]

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The first eagles of the season and in an active nest
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Not the greatest light conditions. They were in the shade at high noon and the wind kept blowing the branches and pine needles in front of them. All shots were hand held. Enjoy

[Awais Yaqub]

Great shots loved them

[Dick on Aruba]

Great series, well done :thumb

Thanks for sharing.

Dick.

[Osprey Whisperer]

:barb :barb :clap :clap Glad to hear it. Some tough shooting no doubt. Glad you got to see them. Would be great to get up there and shoot with you and William. Sorry to hear Lil' bro won't be making the February shoot. Will you be making the shoot, Jim?

[dbaker1221]

:clap good series tough to shoot through the tree like that. good job

[dallas]

Great shooting Jim, I love number 4 and 7, which makes me anxous to see the next installment when the little ones are sure to follow. You lucky dog you, all I can find are ragged old pigeons in Central Park. I wish I could join you, but I'm home for awhile, so keep up the good work.

[Harryb]

Nice work Jim in some difficult light.

[Ric Grupe]

Sweet!:thumb

[Maestro]

Nice series. I wish I had those majestic birds around my part of the world.

[Gale]

Eagles are always a thrill to capture:>)))
Keep the coming:>))

[BIG BROTHER]

Great shots loved them

Thanks Awais, appreciate the comment.
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Jim

[BIG BROTHER]

Great series, well done :thumb

Thanks for sharing.

Dick.

Thanks Dick - Love them Eagles !!
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Jim

[BIG BROTHER]

:barb :barb :clap :clap Glad to hear it. Some tough shooting no doubt. Glad you got to see them. Would be great to get up there and shoot with you and William. Sorry to hear Lil' bro won't be making the February shoot. Will you be making the shoot, Jim?

The shoot wasn't toooo hard, the tree is right by the road. Not sure about February, may drop down for a day or two - still need to get a good shot of a Spoonbill.

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Jim

[BIG BROTHER]

:clap good series tough to shoot through the tree like that. good job

Thanks for your comment. Conditions were not great, even the wind was against me. There will be other times.
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Jim

[BIG BROTHER]

Great shooting Jim, I love number 4 and 7, which makes me anxous to see the next installment when the little ones are sure to follow. You lucky dog you, all I can find are ragged old pigeons in Central Park. I wish I could join you, but I'm home for awhile, so keep up the good work.

Thanks William, you seem to lean toward the female of the species!! Looking forward to the next opportunity for us to shoot together!
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Jim

[BIG BROTHER]

Nice work Jim in some difficult light.

Thanks Harry. You have been posting some beautiful shots from the wetlands. I am looking forward to at least one day of shooting with you in February, maybe more not sure right now.
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Jim

[BIG BROTHER]

Sweet!:thumb

Thanks Ric, appreciate it.
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Jim

[BIG BROTHER]

Nice series. I wish I had those majestic birds around my part of the world.

Thanks Maestro. No Eagles, you have to be kidding!?!?!
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Jim

[BIG BROTHER]

Eagles are always a thrill to capture:>)))
Keep the coming:>))

They are majestic birds. Thanks for the comment. The Eagle season has just begun, so hope to have more to post.
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Jim

[Maestro]

Thanks Maestro. No Eagles, you have to be kidding!?!?!
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Jim

None that I am aware of except for the occasional eagle up in the Red River area on the border between Texas and Oklahoma. Other than that, I'd have to drive for hours and hours to get into eagle country.