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

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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Comments
Great capture!
Thanks Trish, you’re a legend!
– byronbackyard
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
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
Wow! Beautiful capture. I’m green with envy. Well done!
Francine
DigitallyStill
Many thanks, she’s an awesomely powerful bird!
– byronbackyard
Wow. Nice shot.
Many thanks, awesome bird!
– byronbackyard
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
Beautiful capture, great catch.
Many thanks!
– byronbackyard