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Post by pontiac1940 on Aug 17, 2018 2:05:15 GMT
Hardly wildlife photography!  These two bald eagles live at the Alberta BOP which just happens to be across the street from our house. (It's a rigorous hike: first across the street, then a parking lot, and then the gift shop and the final trek to the eagle pen.  Takes, oh, at least 4 minutes from the house. ) When I got my first DSLR in 2005, Lincoln was one of the first things I photographed...he is getting old....ha ha....just like yours truly. Lincoln ... the other two pix are another eagle. 
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Post by Sydney on Aug 17, 2018 3:54:24 GMT
Wow, terrific captures Clive!
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Post by Bailey on Aug 17, 2018 4:06:07 GMT
Stunning photos Clive!!
I think they would look sensational in a large print.
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Post by pontiac1940 on Aug 17, 2018 13:48:38 GMT
Thanks Bailey and Sydney. It is almost cheating since they are not wild and so close. I am very selective with backgrounds. Because the birds are tethered in assorted enclosures there is usually background structure. But a lot of the larger raptors are brought out every day and spend time in more open areas (with shade) and sometimes there is a clean background.
Sidenote: Lots of animal ethics questions regarding recovery places in which the majority of birds can't be released. A lot of other animals (ducks, chicks and mice) have to die to maintain the residents. But it is what it is.
Thanks again.
Clive
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Post by jjr1770 (Judy) on Aug 17, 2018 15:24:08 GMT
Awesome shots!!!
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Post by blackmutt on Aug 17, 2018 20:13:56 GMT
The trek is arduous at best. Take it easy, lest you stub a toe on a curb. Wonderful shots! |
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Post by jackscrap on Aug 17, 2018 23:06:09 GMT
Wild or not, he is still a majestic looking bird. Great photos, the trek sounds arduous....
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Post by alexr on Aug 18, 2018 8:01:55 GMT
Lovely images. Lincoln may be an old pal of yours, but you have caught great expressions and head positioning on the other two.
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Post by pontiac1940 on Aug 18, 2018 11:52:08 GMT
Thanks all. Clive
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Post by whippet on Aug 19, 2018 15:17:17 GMT
Anybody know why they are called bald eagles?
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Post by pontiac1940 on Aug 19, 2018 17:40:50 GMT
Margaret. Found this:
It's the only sea eagle native to North America. Bald Eagles are mainly brown with a white head and tail. You may be wondering why they're called "bald" when they obviously have white feathers on their heads. The name actually comes from an old English word — piebald — which meant “white-headed" rather than hairless.
BTW, the heads are not completely white until about 4 years. A young bald eagle (to me..I'm not a birder) ) looks similar to a golden eagle.
They are quite common in our part of Alberta. We see them at home and near and in the mountains. Lovely birds.
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These two bald eagles live at the Alberta BOP which just happens to be across the street from our house. (It's a rigorous hike: first across the street, then a parking lot, and then the gift shop and the final trek to the eagle pen. 
Takes, oh, at least 4 minutes from the house. 
