Ospreys (Pandion haliaetus) are really cool and I have been photographing them quite a lot recently. However, they can’t quite match the majesty of Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), like this one that soared almost directly over me on Friday at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
I never cease to be thrilled by the mere glimpse of a Bald Eagle and it is always a joy to capture an image of one in flight.
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How stunningly perfect, and such a powerful image. Love it!
Thanks, Liz.
Nice! And I also know what you mean about photographing Eagles! That is why I love photographing at the Blackwater NWR!
Benjamin is amazed how “humongous the wings are”! Your photo captures just how majestic a Bald Eagle is in flight. Thank-you, Mr. Mike!!
They are majestic and I share your enthusiasm for seeing Eagles. Wonderful capture with the full wing spread.
That’s an incredible shot Mike. Very nice!
Majestic!
I agree. I am always excited to see an eagle. I feel the same way about whales and dolphins when I am on or near the water and about deer when I am in the woods. I don’t know why that should be, especially with regard to deer since I encounter those almost daily.
I think it is wonderful to have that kind of emotional attachment to wild creatures, a kind of reverence and awe for them.
That’s precisely right: reverence and awe.
Nice photo!👍 I would appreciate your help and expertise, if you would have a look at our latest blog, to determine if we actually photographed the local known eagle together with some other birds ✌