Tag Archives: Bald Eagle

This Pond Isn’t Big Enough For Both of Us

August 5, 2020 Ellen Jennings 12 Comments

As I rounded the corner of the pond I could hear an Osprey calling, and finally spotted him perched with a view of the pond and river beyond.

Then I saw what he was calling about: Bald Eagle on a fast approach. All the other birds I had seen as I approached were gone.

The Eagle landed a few trees over from the Osprey.

The Osprey wasn’t interested in any competition and buzzed the Eagle.

I thought the Eagle would stand his ground — but I guess he wasn’t interested in a rumble right then.

I didn’t see the Eagle again; the Osprey made a few menacing laps around the pond with his claws out, ready for something!

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Twin Eagle Follow Up

March 19, 2020 Ellen Jennings Leave a comment

On March 8th I walked by the nest featured in my March 3rd post: It’s Twins, Eagles That Is!

I only saw one of the juveniles and didn’t spot an adult in the area. It’s a poor view and the lighting was bad. But it’s an Eagle!

On March 16th I went by and again only saw one juvenile. If anything, the lighting was worse. The trees around the pine are starting to leaf out making a clean view difficult.

One of the adults was perched on the other side of the nest. You can see the that the nest is big enough that the second juvenile could be there and not be seen.

Nature

Pine Tree Perch

March 9, 2020 Ellen Jennings Leave a comment

This pine tree serves as a frequent perch for Bald Eagles as they survey the pond below, looking for a meal. The tree dwarfs the raptor and depending on which branch they choose not easy to spot until they fly.

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It’s Twins, Eagles That Is!

March 3, 2020 Ellen Jennings 3 Comments

I’ve been by this nest a few times this winter and not seen or heard any sign that it was occupied. I was quite surprised to see these two juvenile Bald Eagles peering out.

This is the nest from the other side. I’m guessing it is at least 50 feet (15 meters) off the ground.

I was not aware that one of the adults was there until looking at this images at home. Just above center in the middle of this image you can see the wing and part of the adult Eagle head.

Taken February 27, 2020

Landscape, Raptor

Commanding View

December 29, 2019 Ellen Jennings Leave a comment

These tree tops provide a frequent perch for a pair of Bald Eagles. On this morning only one of the pair came while I was there. Sometimes they sit here for hours, watching over an old rice field impoundment and the Ashley River.

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
December 8, 2019

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Bad Light, Dead Tree

December 20, 2019 Ellen Jennings 2 Comments

Vultures made a good fit for a silhouette image with those lifeless branches against the grey sky.

Turkey Vultures and Black Vultures in Dead Tree

And when Eagles appear I absolutely have to take the shot!

Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center
November 5, 2019

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Should Have Waited: Bald Eagle Exit

October 7, 2019 Ellen Jennings 2 Comments

After watching a Bald Eagle pair sit quietly in a tree for more than a half hour a photographer friend I was with said “you know as soon as we leave …”

And he was right.

I was fortunate to still have a clear view, if not the best focus.

Feet tucked up for flight, away he went.

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Bald Eagles, Different Angle

October 6, 2019 Ellen Jennings 2 Comments

After watching this Bald Eagle pair for awhile and getting plenty of images I moved my position to try for some different angles. This first one was from the path directly below the tree where I could see his feet and abundant tail feathers.

From the side of the pond behind them I had a different rear-end view. Both Eagles were intent on looking towards the river, not on giving me a profile shot.

Going back to my original spot I was able to see the upper Eagle though the branches. The better angle, looking up at this perch from the other side is completely blocked by trees.

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Bald Eagle Coming In

October 5, 2019 Ellen Jennings 4 Comments

Shortly after I took the image in my post “Bald Eagle Calling His Mate” I spotted another Eagle flying into the tree line.

By this time the first Eagle had also moved and I’m not sure which one was which. When you’re watching nature unfold through a lens sometimes you miss part, or all, of the action!

This flying Eagle landed in the lower position of the tree and they both settled in.

From this vantage point they can see up and down the Ashley River, the action on several small ponds on this property, and into a marsh on the other side of the river.

And look they do, both turning their heads regularly, but overall content to perch right there.

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Bald Eagle Calling His Mate

September 19, 2019 Ellen Jennings 3 Comments

Or maybe her mate.

A mated pair of Bald Eagles has used this snag that sits at the edge of the Ashley River as a perch for three years that I know of. Happily Hurricane Dorian left it intact. Today was the my first sighting of them since last spring.

Bald Eagle Calling