The gravel road was very close to the river, as you can see. All the sand you see is from the river having changed its course. I was standing beside the car as I took this shot while asking Hubby "where are they"? He spotted one right away, but it took me a bit to find it so I could zoom in. Finally, I spotted a black dot on the sand across the river. The place where we stopped was one of the few spots that didn't have trees in the way of a clear view of the river.
Here he is! I was pretty excited to see my first Bald Eagle that wasn't flying over my house such as the pair we saw last summer. Let's get a closer look.
Isn't he a beauty? Sorry my shot isn't more clear, but I was just a bit excited and it was hard to hold the camera still with the lens zoomed for the closest shot that I could get.
There was only one Bald Eagle to be seen that day. He stood still for as long as we were watching, presumably watching the water for a fish to nab for dinner. It was a short, but sweet road trip. I got to get a shot of my very first Bald Eagle!
I'm still not able to comment on a few of my regular blogs that I read. I don't know why. So if I haven't commented on your blog lately, sorry, it's because I can't!
Until next time...
Oh Wow!!! Lucky you. Those are really hard to find. I have on seen one Bals Eagle and it was problably more than 20 years ago
ReplyDeleteShaky hand or not,this is a great shot.There is something wonderful about getting a shot of a rare bird.
ReplyDeleteI took a shot of a bird of prey this morning,it was high in the sky,used the zoom lens,but I do not know what it is,will have to ask John when he gets back as he is the bird expert.
We do have eagles in Ireland,but not down south where I live.
Have a good week
Carolyn.
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ReplyDeleteThey are so majestic!! Makes your heart quicken just to have the chance to see them! blessings ~ tanna
ReplyDeleteVery cool. I've only seen them at the zoo.
ReplyDeleteTeresa
What a sweet weekend! Your hubby was so sweet to join you on this hunt for the eagle. And...it was so sweet to see this beautiful bald eagle. We rarely see them in this area. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteShug
How lucky for you and he is such a handsome devil. I am still waiting to see my first.
ReplyDeleteamazing, so happy for you. he is gorgeous. about the comment, if it is embedded i cant comment on some of the blogs. there are a couple with embedded that i can but most can not.
ReplyDeleteThey are the most beautiful bird. I occasionally see one when we go camping up north.
ReplyDeleteI'm still having the commenting problem, too. :(
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful eagle...it was worth it for that one, wasn't it?! I'm still amazed at all that sand where the river changed course, too. Hmmm...
if your friends have their blogs set to 'embed below post' that's probably causing your problem. i had to switch from using internet explorer to google chrome and it fixed my issues.
ReplyDeleteand i'm so stinking jealous you got to see a bald eagle! not only flying over your place, but then perched so nicely for you!!!!!
Wow! How beautiful and how wonderful for you! i think it's sweet that your hubby saw all this and then thought to bring you so you could take pictures. Very nice story!
ReplyDeleteI was just as excited when I saw my first every bald eagle on the farm. He stayed in the tree above the pond for hours...I got a picture of him too.
ReplyDeleteCheryl,sorry about the duplicated comments,I have not got a clue why this happened.!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow. I am impressed. I have never seen an eagle and always wanted to. I would be excited too.
ReplyDeleteJust wondering about your commenting problem - are you using internet explorer for your browser? It causes problems with comments at times. Google chrome usually solves it.
How exciting to see an eagle up close like that. He is a very handsome bird and you got a great shot of him.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful birds aren't they? Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME! My mom & dad saw a couple of Eagles at their farm a few times about 3 years ago, but they haven't been back since & I sooo wanna 'shoot' some... take pics of them, that is, for I'd NEVER shoot them w/ a gun!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on shooting your 1st one, I know that has to be an awesome experience.
I used to see them in our neighborhood when I was a kid, but I haven't seen one in 30 years or more... it's such a shame, too, they're so beautiful & majestic!!! =)
What a treat! Such a magnificent bird. lucky you.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
A bald eagle standing on the shoreline, how amazing and rare!!! I thought the only eagle who fishes is the osprey!! So strange to see him standing there, no wonder you were shaking!!! So your husband knew he would be there...what a huge surprise!!!
ReplyDeleteHI Cheryl, You are so lucky... Glad you got to see the Bald Eagle. I have never seen one --except in photos.... One day--I'll get to see one I hope... You are so lucky.. Great pictures..
ReplyDeleteHope you changed to Firefox or Chrome or Safari... They say that that will help...
Hugs,
Betsy
That is so, so cool! I saw one in Yellowstone once and they are magnificent birds! Good picture.
ReplyDeleteOh how marvelous!!!! A Bald Eagle!!! I watched the baby Eagles in Decorah Iowa hatch on the video cam last year... These birds are amazing!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting for you Cheryl! These are terrific pics! So glad you saw him and shared this beautiful bird with us! What a wonderful roadtrip with hubby!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness who cares if it is a little fuzzy - that was really way cool to get a picture like that. I am impressed. sandie
ReplyDeleteCheryl
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! I don't think there's
too much more fun to me, than wild
life sighting, other than the g'kids, of course!
Seeing an eagle is one of the most thrilling things there is! We are starting to have a few around here...and it is just as big of a thrill to see one now as the first time I seen one.
ReplyDeleteI feel your excitement. They are such a symbol of our freedom and so majestic. Just seeing one is a treat, but to be able to get a picture of one. AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteDeanna
You done good Cheryl!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot- I'd love to capture one this close.
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