We went to a place called Sheep Bridge south of where we live and close to the mountains. After checking out the river bank and seeing a few subjects, we decided to return to the Jeep and go elsewhere.
As we came around a bend in the river, we both noticed a Bald Eagle on the opposite side, apparently feeding. I began taking pictures, getting closer, taking more photos, getting a little bit closer, taking more photos, until we were directly across the river from the eagle.
As the eagle fed, a second Bald Eagle circled the one on the ground, then flew off to find a Kokanee Salmon of its own to lunch on. Moments later, a Ring-billed Gull landed nearby and began making its way towards the eagle.
One long stare from the eagle and the gull decided it would wait and pick on the scraps.
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13 comments:
What an interesting experience! And you got a really great shot there!
Outstanding photograph, and I can imagine what an outstanding experience it was! Wish I were there to experience that with you!
how wonderful!
What a fun shot and great story! Happy Critter Day!
Wow! A stunning shot of the Bald Eagle.
What a unique shot!
Smart move on the gull's part. lol How cool to see a bald eagle in the wild! So majestic!
Great photo! Thanks for sharing!
Nice shot- you got a nice shot. I've never seen an eagle on the ground.
How nice to see one on the ground. We have only seen in the air with no chance of getting a shot like this..awesome..
Its first time i saw a big size eagle , your eagle is too fat , here the eagles are thin :)
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Wow, what an awesome experience. Would love to have seen that too. Good thing you have a nice shot of it.
Wow... you've been lucky!
Great shot!!!
Greets from Holland,
Gabi
Great capture of this beautiful moment!
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