Juvenile Bald Eagle....snack time

[Eric D]

Seems this years Juvenile Eagles are staying around longer than last years. Not sure if he caught the fish himself, he was already in the tree when i pulled up.

[WesternGuy]

Nice images Eric - thanks for sharing. You know the next time I come to Florida, I am going to have to give you a shout and find out how you manage to get such nice sharp images of these guys. You seem to know where all the good ones are - birds that is.

Cheers,

WesternGuy.

[paulnj]

I would think they would stick around for a month or so. Do the eagles double clutch in your area? If so, the parents would chase them away I would think .

[Eric D]

I would think they would stick around for a month or so. Do the eagles double clutch in your area? If so, the parents would chase them away I would think .

No...once a year that's it.

[paulnj]

ok, Some passerines in my area will double clutch, that's why I asked.

[buglinbilly]

I love Bald Eagles. Good photos.

Here's a couple photos I took of of that species youngsters a few years back.







Have a good one. BB

[volks]

Unless it is a professional secret, would you folks mind telling us what lens was used and how close to the subject those beautiful photos were taken.

[buglinbilly]

I actually took mine with a point and shoot camera. Mine were taken with a Panasonic FZ-50, but I was close, within 15 yards or so.

From my experiences (grant it I am just a beginner at this photography stuff) the best photos I have taken have all been taken from close range. I think it is better to be close with a relatively cheap camera than have an expensive set up and take photos from a great distance. But the best photos are taken with good gear from close distances.

Although this photo is not of an eagle, it was taken last week, from a close distance, with my Olympus E-5 and my 50-200 Zukio lens from a close distance. I think if you want great photos of birds or wildlife, you have to learn how to get close.



Have a good one. BB

[volks]

Thanks BB.
Will have to work on getting close. Like someone said, it's not always the camera.