Eagles Only
Featured Work
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Tattered Wing by Pam Mullins
This eagle looks like it’s having a back wing day.
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African Fish Eagle by Anne-Marie Bokslag
Featured in the Eagles Only group. The African Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) or – to distinguish it from the true fish eagles (Ichthyophaga), the African Sea Eagle – is a large species of eagle. It is the national bird of Zimbabwe and Zambia. Its closest relative appears to be the critically endangered Madagascar Fish-eagle (H. vociferoides). Like all sea-eagle species pairs, this one consists of a white-headed species (the African Fish Eagle) and a tan-headed one. These are an ancient lineage of sea-eagles, and as such have dark talons, beaks, and eyes (Wink et al. 1996). Both species have at least partially white tails even as juveniles. The African Fish Eagle is a large bird, and the female, at 3.2-3.6 kg (7-8 lbs) is larger than the male, at 2-2.5 kg (4.4-5.5 lbs). Males usually have a wingspan of about 2 m (6 feet), while females have wingspans of 2.4 m (8 feet). The length is 63–75 cm (25-30 in). They are very distinctive in appearance with a mostly brown body and large, powerful, black wings. The head, breast, and tail of African Fish Eagles are snow white and the hook-shaped beak is mostly yellow with a black tip. This species is still quite common near freshwater lakes, reservoirs, or rivers, although they can sometimes be found near the coast at the mouths of rivers or lagoons. As their name implies, African Fish Eagles are indigenous to Africa, ranging over most of continental Africa south of the southern-most edge of the Sahara Desert. Breeding season for African Fish Eagles is during the dry season, when water levels are low. African Fish Eagles are believed to mate for life, and pairs will often maintain two or more nests, which they will frequently re-use. Because nests are re-used and built upon over the years the nests can grow to be quite large, some reaching 2m (six feet) across and 1.2 m (4 feet) deep. The nests are placed in a large tree and built mostly of sticks and other pieces of wood. The female lays 1 to 3 eggs, which are primarily white with a few reddish speckles. Incubation is mostly done by the female, but the male will incubate when the female leaves to hunt. Incubation lasts for 42 to 45 days before the chicks hatch. The eggs will often hatch a few days apart, and the eldest chick will usually kill any younger chicks. Fledging lasts for 70 to 75 days, and after about 8 weeks the chick is capable of feeding itself and will usually begin to venture outside of the nest 2 weeks later. The African Fish Eagle feeds mainly on fish, which, upon spying it from a perch in a tree, it will swoop down upon and snatch from the water with its large clawed talons and fly back to its perch to eat. Should the African Fish Eagles catch a fish over 1.8 kg (4 pounds) it will be too heavy to allow it to get lift, so it will instead drag the fish across the surface of the water until it reaches the shore. If it catches a fish that is too heavy to even allow the eagle to sustain flight, it will drop into the water and paddle to the nearest shore with its wings. It will also feed on waterfowl, small turtles, baby crocodiles, Greater flamingos, Lesser Flamingos, and carrion. / Source: Wikipedia IUCN Red List least concern species. Canon EOS 350D / Canon Zoom lens EF 100-400mm 1: 4.5-5.6 L IS / Exposure time 1/500s / Aperture value f/5.6 / ISO 200 / Focal length 400 mm Picture made at the Roofvogelboerderij in Berkel en Rodenrijs, The Netherlands
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A Walk on the Wild Side by Pam Mullins
This eagle strolled right up to us on the dock, i think it was hoping for a hand out.
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Baby eagle by Pam Mullins
This is a two week old baby eagle in the nest.
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I Got Sick Of You.... by Anne-Marie Bokslag
Featured in the I Love Birds group, and / in the Eagles Only group and / in the Topshelf Wildlife & Nature Art group. Bateleur Eagle throwing up a pellet. The Bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus) is a medium-sized eagle in the bird family Accipitridae which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as buzzards, kites and harriers. It is the only member of the genus Terathopius and probably the origin of the “Zimbabwe bird”, national emblem of Zimbabwe. This is a common resident species of the open savanna country in Sub-Saharan Africa. It nests in trees, laying a single egg which is incubated by the female for 42 to 43 days, with a further 90 to 125 days until fledging. Bateleurs pair for life, and will use the same nest for a number of years. Unpaired birds, presumably from a previous clutch, will sometimes help at the nest. The Bateleur is a colourful species with a very short tail (ecaudatus is Latin for tailless) which makes it unmistakable in flight. The adult male is 60 to 75 cm (24 to 30 in) long with a 175 cm (5.75 ft) wingspan. He has black plumage except for the chestnut mantle and tail, grey shoulders, and red facial skin, bill and legs. The female is similar to the male except that she has grey rather than black secondary flight feathers. Immature birds are brown with white dappling and have greenish facial skin. It takes them seven or eight years to reach full maturity. The eagle hunts over a territory of 250 square miles (650 km2) a day. The prey of this raptor is mostly birds, including pigeons and sandgrouse, and also small mammals; it also takes carrion. The Bateleur is generally silent, but on occasions it produces a variety of barks and screams. “Bateleur” is French for “tight-rope walker”. This name describes the bird’s characteristic habit of tipping the ends of its wings when flying, as if catching its balance. In some countries, the Bateleur is occasionally known as the “Conifer Eagle” or even “Pine Eagle”, since its feathers somewhat resemble a conifer cone when it fluffs itself up. Canon EOS 40D / Canon Zoom lens EF 100-400mm 1: 4.5-5.6 L IS / Exposure time 1/800s / Aperture value f/6.3 / ISO 320 / Focal length 400 mm Picture made at the Roofvogelboerderij in Berkel en Rodenrijs, The Netherlands
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Odd Ball by Pam Mullins
This is my all time best selling image and winner of the 2008 camera club show. 8 mature and 1 immature bald eagles sitting on the old cruise ship dock.
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Mmmm Fish by Mark Coleman
Eagle at Farmington Bay, Utah
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A Proud Mother by David Friederich
Featured in Dimensions, Nirvana, Canadiana, Eagles Only, and 300+ Go Long. In this fourth shot of my bald eagles’ nest series, the mother bald eagle has just joined her two young at the end of the day. The whole family sleeps together in two large coniferous trees. In the two weeks I have been shooting and observing at the nest, “dad” always arrives last at the end of the day. Soon the young fledged eagles will be on their own, completely abandoned by their parents. In this shot, she is certainly giving me the eye, as she hides herself within the protective bows of fir tree next to the nesting tree. Captured on the Fraser River in Delta, British Columbia, using a Nikon D300 and Nikkor f4 600 mm lens, on a Gitzo tripod, ISO 640, -0.33 EV, f4, 1/100s.
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Bad Hair Day ~ Dutch Harbor, Alaska ~ by lanebrain photography
I had to laugh at this when I captured this one! I hope you enjoy!
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BEAUTIFUL EAGLE IN THE BLUEST SKIES by MsLiz
WHAT A BACKGROUND FOR A BEAUTIFUL EAGLE, BUT THE BLUEST SKIES IN SEATTLE. ANYBODY WOULD LOVE THIS PICTURE FOR A CARD AND TO PUT UP IN THEIR HOME AS A FRAMED PICTURE.I TOOK THIS PHOTO OF THIS EAGLE ACTUALLY IN MY BACKYARD IN PUYALLUP, WHICH I THOUGHT WAS AMAZING BY ITSELF…. FEATURED IN “PACIFIC NORTHWEST GROUP” IN OCTOBER, 2009 “FEATHERED IN ONLY EAGLES GROUP” IN NOVEMBER 2009
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" Immature Bald Eagle " by fortner
An immature Bald Eagle hunts for food along the edge of Mink Bay , Kenora, Ontario, Canada
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I'm Watching You by Rick & Deb Larson
FEATURED IN EAGLES ONLY ON 10-31-2009. FEATURED IN ALASKA~BEYOND YOUR DREAMS. © Deb Larson Camera: SONY A700; F-Stop: f/8; Exposure: 1/640 sec.; ISO-Speed: 200; Focal Length: 500mm. Mature Bald Eagle, taken in the wild off Homer Spit, Homer, Alaska.
Recent Work
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Living Years by Gail Bridger
/ I was listening to some of my music while organizing my CD collection and this song, which have a favorite ever since I heard it the first time. Playing around with some photo’s in Photoshop and came up with this image for this song, Living Years by: Mike and the Mechanics Every generation / Blames the one before / And all of their frustrations / Come beating on your door I know that I’m a prisoner / To all my Father held so dear / I know that I’m a hostage / To all his hopes and fears / I just wish I could have / Told him in the living years Crumpled bits of paper / Filled with imperfect thought / Stilted conversations / I’m afraid that’s all we’ve got You say you just don’t see it / He says it’s perfect sense / You just can’t get agreement / In this present tense / We all talk a different language / Talking in defence Say it loud, / Say it clear / You can listen as well as you hear / It’s too late when we die / To admit we don’t see eye to eye So we open up a quarrel / Between the present and the past / We only sacrifice the future / It’s the bitterness that lasts So don’t yield to the fortunes / You sometimes see as fate / It may have a new perspective / On a different day / And if you don’t give up, / Snd don’t give in / You may just be O.K. I wasn’t there that morning / When my father passed away / I didn’t get to tell him / All the things I had to say Three different images used this one. All taken in Port Hardy, BC Canada on beautiful Vancouver Island. / Hope you enjoy and thank you for viewing!!
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Get Off by Pam Mullins
Eagles are always pushing each other off the dock.
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Tattered Wing by Pam Mullins
This eagle looks like it’s having a back wing day.
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Banking Right by Mark Coleman
Eagle at Farmington Bay, Ut
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High as the Mountaintops by Mark Coleman
Eagle at Farmington Bay, Ut
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Poker Face by Mark Coleman
Eagle at Farmington Bay, Ut
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On The Hunt by Walkingman
Lake Coeur d’Alene, Idaho is a stopover for western Bald Eagles heading south during their winter migration. This bird was reducing his speed a little before diving for a salmon at the waters surface. Nov 4th, 2009 / Nikon D70 w/ 300mm ED AF Nikkor 1:4
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Determination by Lois Bryan
Featured in Rural Around The Globe December 8, 2009. / Featured in The Beauty of Nature December 6, 2009. / Featured in DSLR Users Only December 5, 2009. Best on full Size Another eagle capture from the November 21, 2009 shoot on the Conowingo Dam with Mike Rucci , BigD and Lori Deiter . This image is a compilation of the eagle image, shot at 300mm and taken with the Nikon D300 and the 70-300mm vr Nikon lens at Conowingo, Maryland, 11/21/09; and the clouds which were taken on 5/29/09 with the Nikon D40x and the 18-200mm vr Nikon lens in Montgomery County, Maryland. Images combined in Photoshop and treated to a bit of dodging and burning.
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EAGLE TAKEOFF by TomBaumker
CAPTURED THIS EAGLE TAKEOFF AT MY FAVORITE EAGLE NEST AT THE NORTH SAVANNAS FT PIERCE FLORIDA MY CAMERA MY CANON REBEL XSI LENSE SIGMA 170 TO 500 MM ISO 400 SHUTTER SPEED 1/640 OPERATURE 13.0 FOCAL LENGTH 500 MM
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Leap of Faith by Beve Brown-Clark
The eagles are back at Lake Couer d’Alene, Idaho. / Sony a700 70-200mm f/2.8 lens / 200mm 1/5000 f/6.3 ISO400
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I Got Sick Of You.... by Anne-Marie Bokslag
Featured in the I Love Birds group, and / in the Eagles Only group and / in the Topshelf Wildlife & Nature Art group. Bateleur Eagle throwing up a pellet. The Bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus) is a medium-sized eagle in the bird family Accipitridae which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as buzzards, kites and harriers. It is the only member of the genus Terathopius and probably the origin of the “Zimbabwe bird”, national emblem of Zimbabwe. This is a common resident species of the open savanna country in Sub-Saharan Africa. It nests in trees, laying a single egg which is incubated by the female for 42 to 43 days, with a further 90 to 125 days until fledging. Bateleurs pair for life, and will use the same nest for a number of years. Unpaired birds, presumably from a previous clutch, will sometimes help at the nest. The Bateleur is a colourful species with a very short tail (ecaudatus is Latin for tailless) which makes it unmistakable in flight. The adult male is 60 to 75 cm (24 to 30 in) long with a 175 cm (5.75 ft) wingspan. He has black plumage except for the chestnut mantle and tail, grey shoulders, and red facial skin, bill and legs. The female is similar to the male except that she has grey rather than black secondary flight feathers. Immature birds are brown with white dappling and have greenish facial skin. It takes them seven or eight years to reach full maturity. The eagle hunts over a territory of 250 square miles (650 km2) a day. The prey of this raptor is mostly birds, including pigeons and sandgrouse, and also small mammals; it also takes carrion. The Bateleur is generally silent, but on occasions it produces a variety of barks and screams. “Bateleur” is French for “tight-rope walker”. This name describes the bird’s characteristic habit of tipping the ends of its wings when flying, as if catching its balance. In some countries, the Bateleur is occasionally known as the “Conifer Eagle” or even “Pine Eagle”, since its feathers somewhat resemble a conifer cone when it fluffs itself up. Canon EOS 40D / Canon Zoom lens EF 100-400mm 1: 4.5-5.6 L IS / Exposure time 1/800s / Aperture value f/6.3 / ISO 320 / Focal length 400 mm Picture made at the Roofvogelboerderij in Berkel en Rodenrijs, The Netherlands
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His Majesty by Vickie Emms
Featured in Top Shelf Wildlife and Nature Art – December 2, 2009 Eagles are so funny to photograph sometimes, you can drive up and get ready to shoot, then they fly away. Today this one just sat there, I was out of the car, and after a few shots of the same scene I yelled at it, hoping it would fly, uh uh,,,,it was still there after I drove away. Selective coloring in Photoshop CS3 / Photographed near Vivian, Manitoba, Canada / Canon EOS 50D; Sigma 150-500mm lens / F/6.3; 640sec.; ISO400; 500mm / Hand held / /
About This Group
This group focuses on Eagles, whether they be Bald, Golden, Hasst, etc…We want to see your Eagles…There are really several different species…and it would be great to have a group where we can put them all together…
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