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Joy of my life, this juvenile Sea Eagle that I’ve been seeing in the skies around Byron Bay, came hooking down a tree corridor in the wetlands before it saw me and soared up over my head. It circled for awhile, leaving me below feeling awestruck and grateful for the beauty of the world.
Canon 450D, EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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juvenile, bird of prey, sea eagle, haliaeetus leucogaster, white bellied, australian, hunter, predator, raptor

Many thanks for checking out my photos, please feel free to give feedback! My wanderings in nature and observations of birds, particularly raptors, is what gives me great joy and constantly reminds me of the beauty and strength of life. My favourites are raptors, I love their freedom, grace, ruthlessness, pride, adaptability and flexibility and I learn much about parenting, protection and blind faith from them.
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  • trish725
    trish725about 3 years ago

    Great capture!

  • Thanks Trish, you’re a legend!

    – byronbackyard

  • Soxy Fleming
    Soxy Flemingabout 3 years ago

    fabulous shot with the clouds….I must remember to take pictures of birds on the wing next time I’m at the sea!

  • Thanks Soxy …. this is a juvenile and it was so awesome having it so close over my head today. What do you do at sea? I’m envious …. do you ever see Albatross?

    – byronbackyard

  • Ann Warrenton
    Ann Warrentonabout 3 years ago

    March 28,2010

    Wonderful capture

  • Many many thanks for the feature …. such an awesome few moments in the universe and I’m so glad others appreciate it!

    – byronbackyard

  • DigitallyStill
    DigitallyStillabout 3 years ago

    Wow! Beautiful capture. I’m green with envy. Well done!

    Francine
    DigitallyStill

  • Many thanks, she’s an awesomely powerful bird!

    – byronbackyard

  • MagicGarden
    MagicGardenabout 3 years ago

    Wow. Nice shot.

  • Many thanks, awesome bird!

    – byronbackyard

  • Catherine Fenner
    Catherine Fennerabout 3 years ago

    Skillful capture on the wing. Congratulations.

  • Thanks so much …. nice comment .. it is very tricky when they’re hooking down towards you at great speed!

    – byronbackyard

  • hanne
    hanneabout 3 years ago

    Beautiful capture, great catch.

  • Many thanks!

    – byronbackyard

  • zippetydoo
    zippetydooover 2 years ago

    !

  • trish725
    trish725over 2 years ago