• 03-03-2010, 07:00 PM
    Eric D
    Young Eagles getting ready.........
    Young Eagles are starting to jump and flapping away in the nest. They are 7 weeks old now....won't be long before flight.



    1
    http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...2/PIC_6205.jpg



    2 Look at the drum sticks on that bird!! What power!
    http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...PIC_6281-1.jpg




    3
    http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...2/PIC_6304.jpg




    4
    http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...2/PIC_6349.jpg




    5
    http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...2/PIC_6406.jpg
  • 03-05-2010, 07:30 AM
    janicee
    Re: Young Eagles getting ready.........
    This is definitely a two thumbs up shot dude! The last shot is simply awesome! Where did you find them?
  • 03-05-2010, 09:27 AM
    scott-devon
    Re: Young Eagles getting ready.........
    Wonderful shots Eric.
    :)
  • 03-05-2010, 11:35 AM
    DennisT
    Re: Young Eagles getting ready.........
    Thanks for the wonderful photo journal of this family - look forward to seeing them making their first flight - lol - would'nt that be great!!!
  • 03-05-2010, 12:34 PM
    Eric D
    Re: Young Eagles getting ready.........
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by janicee
    This is definitely a two thumbs up shot dude! The last shot is simply awesome! Where did you find them?

    Found them in a local cemetery in town!
  • 03-06-2010, 01:01 PM
    AgingEyes
    Re: Young Eagles getting ready.........
    Nice series again, Eric !

    I've been wondering, does that nest (and the other one you photo'ed) attract a lot of photogs ?
  • 03-06-2010, 05:21 PM
    Eric D
    Re: Young Eagles getting ready.........
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by AgingEyes
    Nice series again, Eric !

    I've been wondering, does that nest (and the other one you photo'ed) attract a lot of photogs ?


    Didn't use to be anyone...I am thinking I'm being followed!! :D
  • 03-06-2010, 05:26 PM
    cozmocha
    Re: Young Eagles getting ready.........
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by AgingEyes
    Nice series again, Eric !

    I've been wondering, does that nest (and the other one you photo'ed) attract a lot of photogs ?


    Count me in as one of the photogs! Some guy even have a video camcorder set-up today on the nest.
  • 03-07-2010, 08:07 PM
    paulnj
    Re: Young Eagles getting ready.........
    Very nice! They fledge around 10-12 weeks here from my recollection. How long down in FL?