17 Feb 2012 72 Comments
in Camera Critters, eagle, Farm Photo Friday, Skywatch Friday Tags: Camera Critters, eagle, Farm Photo Friday, Skywatch Friday
While I was out working in the yard today, I wondered why the peafowl seemed so nervous. Then I saw the young goats all jump and caught movement out of the corner of my eye. When I looked up, I saw who had everyone so nervous.
I still haven’t figured out what s/he was carrying.
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Teresa
Feb 17, 2012 @ 17:41:44
Absolutely beautiful shots!
Feb 17, 2012 @ 17:48:23
Thanks. You really notice how many little branches those oak trees have when you’re trying to get a shot of a bird sitting in the middle of it.
Feb 17, 2012 @ 18:06:26
absolutely wonderful!!! glad you were off today to catch sight of him (and on camera!)
Feb 17, 2012 @ 18:07:32
It was wonderful to see! It’s been about two years since I’ve actually seen one sitting in my trees.
Feb 17, 2012 @ 18:16:16
Majestic!
And a wonderful omen of strength!
Though methinks s/he’s carrying an unfortunate……….. (yikes!)
Feb 17, 2012 @ 18:45:26
I can’t figure out what is in those mighty talons. I do think it’s an auspicious sign.
Feb 17, 2012 @ 18:32:45
How majestic! Good you paid attention to the other animals and birds!
Feb 17, 2012 @ 18:46:35
I always pay attention to the alert calls of the animals. You never know what it might be.
Feb 17, 2012 @ 18:33:55
I got it – it’s a Wishbone!!!!!!!
Oh, what a sight. I’m so happy you got to see this amazing animal. Great shots – I’m really happy for you.
Feb 17, 2012 @ 18:47:16
It really was beautiful to see.
Feb 17, 2012 @ 18:34:45
We have a lot of eagles here, it is one of the reasons while the Commander is leaving trees in the pastures that he is clearing. He figures that while the trees give the eagles a place to land they also prevent air attacks. From what I have read eagles mostly eat fish and carrion…..
Feb 17, 2012 @ 18:48:02
We have a marsh about a mile or so from where I live. I’m guessing that s/he was feeding there and thought my tree would be a good place to eat a meal.
Feb 17, 2012 @ 18:44:21
Just gorgeous!
Feb 17, 2012 @ 18:48:20
Thanks. They really are beautiful birds.
Feb 17, 2012 @ 19:21:14
Oh, wow! Just look at that wingspan! Gorgeous shots!
Feb 17, 2012 @ 19:37:31
Thank you. It was really great to see.
Feb 17, 2012 @ 19:52:02
Wow, this was incredible, the things that stop by your place and you are able to capture with your lens, again, wow. xo
Feb 17, 2012 @ 20:21:42
I love where I’m at! I really am surrounded with a lot of beautiful nature here.
Feb 17, 2012 @ 20:25:11
That’s beautiful. Thank you for sharing it. Incredible.
Feb 17, 2012 @ 20:32:49
It’s not often I see an eagle in my trees, but I never lose my awe.
Feb 17, 2012 @ 20:31:05
Awesome…absolutely awesome! Such wonderful pictures too!
Feb 17, 2012 @ 20:33:07
Thanks. They are such incredible birds!
Feb 17, 2012 @ 22:08:45
Wow that is an awesome shots!! Good thing you spotted that eagle.
SWF
Feb 17, 2012 @ 22:13:22
Glad I had the day off from work and I was here to see it! Thanks for stopping by.
Feb 17, 2012 @ 22:37:56
Aren’t they magnificent? The nearest neighbour came over on Wednesday to let us know that there was an enormous bald eagle in a tree near the south pond – watching the ducks!
Feb 17, 2012 @ 22:52:09
Poor ducks. I hope they weren’t lunch. I don’t think this one was full grown. I don’t think it was as big as the last ones I saw here.
Feb 17, 2012 @ 23:14:16
What an impressive bird! You were able to get some good shots.
Feb 18, 2012 @ 06:40:58
Thanks. I feel bad for interrupting his/her dinner.
Feb 18, 2012 @ 01:55:23
Magnificent bird.
Regards and best wishes
Feb 18, 2012 @ 06:41:13
They are amazing!
Feb 18, 2012 @ 06:04:33
How awesome to see one so close and be able to take so many photos. I’m jealous!
Feb 18, 2012 @ 06:41:27
I was lucky.
Feb 18, 2012 @ 07:47:57
Fantastic visitor and wonderful photos of the eagle.
Feb 18, 2012 @ 08:17:20
Thanks. I’m glad you stopped by.
Feb 18, 2012 @ 07:54:33
Love your eagle pics! Especially the third from the last. Very cool!
Feb 18, 2012 @ 08:14:58
Thanks. It never ceases to amaze me how big and beautiful they are.
Feb 18, 2012 @ 08:09:05
They are beautiful but I am never happy to see them so close to the farm. We have a lot of them here too but they usually stay close to the lake,thankfully! I can go to them to have a look !
Feb 18, 2012 @ 08:16:37
I don’t worry too much because the birds (other than geese) are confined. No little kids right now, and my barnyard has enough buildings and trees that it would be hard to swoop down.
Feb 18, 2012 @ 08:46:34
These images take my breath away!!! Stunning…spectacular.
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Feb 18, 2012 @ 11:20:48
That’s way too nice. It’s hard to focus through all those oak limbs. Thanks for stopping by.
Feb 18, 2012 @ 08:48:51
Cool Shots!
Feb 18, 2012 @ 11:21:02
Thank you.
Feb 18, 2012 @ 09:06:31
The lesson here – always have your camera and be ready! Great job. It is rare for many of us to get close shots of Bald Eagles, let alone tell a whole story about a moment in time.
Feb 18, 2012 @ 11:21:40
I truly do appreciate the visit. I feel bad about interrupting his/her lunch though.
Feb 18, 2012 @ 09:27:35
Just gorgeous. I’m sure farmers don’t like seeing eagles, but they are magnificent. Happy Critter Day!
Feb 18, 2012 @ 11:22:16
They can take birds or even baby goats and sheep. Mine are pretty safe in the barnyard.
Feb 18, 2012 @ 09:58:21
What fantastic shots…beauties all, and the winged one, so special, so wonderfully caught through your eyes.
Feb 18, 2012 @ 11:23:49
Thank you. I was happy to have the opportunity to take these pictures.
Feb 18, 2012 @ 10:58:57
Check out that wing span! Awesome bird!!! =)
Feb 18, 2012 @ 11:22:34
They are huge, aren’t they!
Feb 18, 2012 @ 11:33:18
That next to the last shot is awesome! Better watch those new baby goats when they arrive! But aren’t they magnificent birds?
Feb 18, 2012 @ 11:37:09
My barnyard is crowded enough it shouldn’t be a problem~at least until they get out in open pasture.
Feb 18, 2012 @ 13:38:58
Stunning! Great pics!
Feb 18, 2012 @ 13:39:35
Thanks. They are pretty impressive birds!
Feb 18, 2012 @ 18:17:55
OMG how utterly COOL that you had your camera with you! A lesson to be learned…always, always take the camera!
Feb 18, 2012 @ 18:32:17
I actually had to go the ten feet to the house to get the camera. It was that close to my house.
Feb 18, 2012 @ 19:37:38
Fantastic captures!
Feb 18, 2012 @ 20:13:53
Thank you.
Feb 18, 2012 @ 20:22:42
That’s pretty amazing to have a bald eagle in your own tree!
Feb 18, 2012 @ 20:39:32
It really was wonderful to see.
Feb 18, 2012 @ 20:30:58
What a neat experience to see a bald eagle so close and have your camera! I enjoyed the squirrel picts too. Bob, what a character.
Feb 18, 2012 @ 20:41:10
He is certainly a Silly Bob!
Feb 18, 2012 @ 21:20:19
Isn’t it wonderful how farm animals can recognize a predator? Some of your pea fowl or your youngest goats might never have seen an eagle before, but they know it means danger.
Kay, Alberta, Canada
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Feb 18, 2012 @ 21:54:29
They really are wired for survival. They sound the alarm and flee at any unknown.
Feb 19, 2012 @ 03:04:13
I think its long distance shots
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Feb 19, 2012 @ 07:44:32
So glad you stopped by.
Feb 20, 2012 @ 10:48:27
Bird’s king. Have a nice week. Greetings from Romania.
Feb 20, 2012 @ 10:49:42
Thanks for visiting. They really are amazing birds.
Feb 21, 2012 @ 06:31:28
Beautiful!
Feb 21, 2012 @ 07:12:53
It was great to see. My dad told me there’s an eagle nest about a mile from my place.
Feb 22, 2012 @ 13:01:29
Awesome capture! Thanks so much for joining us in the Poetic Winter Photo Challenge. We’re moving on to our final theme on Friday, Calm. Hope you’ll stop by and join us again. Have a great day!
Feb 22, 2012 @ 13:27:27
It’s a great challenge. I must say, they have been tough, but I love all the great pictures everyone shares.