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Glacier
10-05-2008, 10:05 PM
The local raven population was making even more noise than usual this evening so I went to investigate what was causing the uproar.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/Scenery08/eagle2.jpg
Ravens don't like eagles!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/Scenery08/eagle3.jpg
Eagles do like caribou scraps though, which is what I think attracted this guy. A friend gave me a bunch of fresh 'bou bones this afternoon. The eagle was hanging out in Tehya's pen watching her work on some ribs!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/Scenery08/eagle.jpg
The dogs don't care that he's here; the cats aren't impressed. They aren't allowed in their cat run until the eagle has moved on!
critter crazy
10-05-2008, 10:07 PM
Gorgeous!!!!! I just adore seeing these gorgeous birds around, unlike you tho, I have yet to get a pic! Awsome!!:love:
Sevaede
10-05-2008, 10:18 PM
Wow!! :D That is awesomely impressive! :D I wish I could see a bald eagle around here. :D
ramanth
10-05-2008, 10:20 PM
Holy Moly! He is stunning!!! :eek: :love:

Would he brave the dogs to snag a piece of Tehya's leftovers?
NoahsMommy
10-05-2008, 10:33 PM
GORGEOUS!!!

My parents and brother just came back from an Alaskan + Canadian cruise and my brother got a few pictures of eagles up there. WOW! I cannot imagine seeing them in person, in normal, everyday life. WOW!! They're so impressive and symbolic to me.

Thanks for sharing 'him' with us! :)
Karen
10-05-2008, 10:41 PM
How fun! We have bald eagles at a reservoir about an hour from here, but I have never seen one that close except for ones in zoos because of injuries.
DJFyrewolf36
10-05-2008, 11:05 PM
Wow!! :D That is awesomely impressive! :D I wish I could see a bald eagle around here. :D

You can...you just have to know where to look. I've only seen one since I've moved here.

Awesome pictures! I love birds of prey
Cinder & Smoke
10-05-2008, 11:38 PM
Eagles do like caribou scraps ...
The eagle was hanging out in Tehya's pen watching her work on some ribs!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/Scenery08/eagle.jpg

The dogs don't care that he's here; the cats aren't impressed.
They aren't allowed in their cat run until the eagle has moved on!

:eek:

I think I'd be a lil "nerbus" if that guy was *watchin* me eat!




Would he brave the dogs to snag a piece of Tehya's leftovers?

We have a Hawk or a Falcon pair that nests every year in a high tree in
the woods across the road from the Ranch.
I've watched them *hunt* smaller birds - they'll circle high above - then
*swoop* down and make a mid-air *GRAB* :eek: of the unlucky meal.

If The Birds were hunting while Smokey and Bowser were out; the Mutts
would start looking over their shoulders, then SIT and stare up for a minute ...
then both would Beat Feet for the porch and *knock* to come in!
Cinder never seemed too concerned - but would join the other two on the porch.

Now with lil Heidi (MiniMutt) here - I guess I really need to worry about our
big feathered neighbors.
blue
10-06-2008, 12:27 AM
Cool pics. Ive had an eagle in my yard and my dogs went nuts. My pics arent nearly as good.
anna_66
10-06-2008, 04:36 AM
SO COOL:D Don't see sights like that around here!
Thanks for sharing.
Freedom
10-06-2008, 08:43 AM
Beautiful! Glad you went to investigate and got photos!

We don't have those around, we doe have some hawks. I have to be outdoors with Ozzy. At barely 10 pounds, he would be a target; the hawk may not be able to lift him, but it would try, and then I would have mega vet bills. So one of us is always outdoor with Ozzy.

I can certainly understand the cats aren't permitted outdoors until the eagle has moved on!
pomtzu
10-06-2008, 08:50 AM
Awesome shots!!!
Pam
10-06-2008, 01:18 PM
WOW!!! What a beautiful and regal bird and your photography skills are excellent! Thank you for sharing! ;)
boomersooner
10-06-2008, 01:30 PM
Wow!! How really cool!!!!!!!
Freckles
10-06-2008, 04:15 PM
I never realized the dark brown/black feathers are tinged in gold. Beautiful.
finn's mom
10-06-2008, 09:37 PM
What a magnificent animal.
K9karen
10-06-2008, 10:50 PM
WOW!!! What a beautiful and regal bird and your photography skills are excellent! Thank you for sharing! ;)

Yeah! What she said!
pitc9
10-07-2008, 10:28 AM
Wow! Great pictures of him/her!

There are a few nesting pair here in my area, I've only seen one. He was nice enough to circle the car after I opened the sunroof to get a better look at him! ;)
gini
10-07-2008, 11:07 AM
The beautiful photos you share never cease to amaze me. What a magnificent eagle. Thank you for sharing.
Cinder & Smoke
10-07-2008, 12:01 PM
He was nice enough to circle the car after I opened the sunroof
to get a better look at him! ;)

:cool:

Good thing you didn't know what he was *thinking* at the time >>>

1) Can I reach in far enough ??

2) Will she fit through that hole in the roof ??

3) She could be dinner for the WHOLE Family !!

:D
BitsyNaceyDog
10-07-2008, 01:33 PM
What a gorgeous guy! You got such great pictures!
We have 2 mature bald eagles that visit our yard almost daily. We have a few Juvenile bald eagles too, but they don't frequent our yard as often.