An Eagle’s Goodbye
Going to confess, we ‘got outta Dodge’ before the last snow storm hit the mid-Atlantic region last couple days. We are now camping in Florida, and immediately the first day here I’ve had a grand time photographing some ‘newbies’ for my bird life list. PLUS, it’s 25-30 degrees warmer than the Chesapeake Bay area which sure feels good!!
But first, I gotta do this last ‘home’ post before I start showing my Florida birds.
Taking the next-to-last load of bags to our truck, I heard an Eagle calling and looked up to see an adult Eagle pass overhead. Always makes me smile when I see and hear one, ditto this time. Oh boy, am I going to miss my local bird activity while I’m gone, I was thinking.
We went back up to get the final bags (‘final’ bags always include my camera bags, just in case, you know?) and prepare to lock up. I took a quick glance out my balcony window as I started closing my verticals; and, lo and behold, that Eagle was landing on our Osprey platform.
I’ve been waiting for this moment all season! Every year I get at least a few different days of one or both of them on the platform and so far this season, nothing while I’ve been around.
I quickly grabbed my camera. (Remember, final bags….this time it paid off!) Whew, if we had left 10 minutes sooner, I would have missed this opportunity!
It was sun & clouds, I had to make sure I got at least a few shots when the sun peeked out. And so, yes, the Eagle kept us from leaving for another 20 minutes. It was worth it!
He kept looking down, probably seeing small fish around the pole….not worth his time, ha!
A feather shake-down!
Chatting with the mate over on CBEC’s tree across Marshy Creek.
A “Goodbye Eagle-Eye” to Donna
Yes, I did get a lot of direct stares as the last one. I’m thinking, surely he was giving me his “goodbye eagle-eye” then! At least it sounds good, huh? hee hee
What a beautiful gift to receive before departing. It felt like it was meant to be!
Great send off. Enjoy the birds of Florida now! Can’t wait to see what you catch.
Thanks so much, the Florida photo ops have been great so far!
Wow, amazing eagle shots!!!! Enjoy the warmth in Florida, Donna! 💜
Thanks Laura, it was one of those adrenaline-pumping sessions lol. I’ll try to send some warmth back up to Maryland! ❤
Thank you! :))))
This is a perfect click..!!
Thank you very much!!!
I’m sure that the eagle stopped by to say goodbye to you! I hope that you’re enjoying the warmer weather of Florida!
Glad you feel that way too, thanks Jerry! I’m going wild with the birds in Florida, the weather is so much better here. Home got couple inches of snow couple days ago and possibly 2-3 inches on Monday. No big deal but nice to not have to deal with it, lol. 🙂
WOW! They are all amazing photographs, Thank you dear Donna, have a great weekend, love, nia
Thanks so much, Nia, it was an exciting few minutes for me! Have a great weekend too! hugs
Awesome photos of an awe-inspiring bird! 🙂
Thanks M&R! I really get in awe of Eagles too, and you’d think it was the first time I’d seen one every time I photograph them. 🙂
Amazing!
It was, thanks Kathy!
Definitely, meant to be! You traveled with the Eagle Spirit down to Seminole land. Enjoy the warmth, and birds of FL!
I love your comment Deborah, it’s just how it felt! 🙂
🙂
Know that was special and what is a late start anyway? Have a great time in warmer weather and show us lots of new to you things! hugs
Hubby didn’t mind waiting to leave, I think he gets excited with the Eagles too. 🙂
It must be amazing to have these eagles close to your home, even if this happens from time to time. I see here almost all the time hawks and kestrels.
I get excited as if it were the first time! We have a lot of hawks, but boy, they are so hard to capture, because they are so flighty. But I keep trying! Kestrels are beautiful too!
Very good planning to have the camera to hand at such a vital moment…..and what good use you made of it.
My photography philosophy is simple, if you don’t have your camera with you and ready, you will miss a photo op you’ll be disappointed about! So I try real hard to stay prepared. lol Better said than done sometimes though…..
Good philosophy
Great shots! Having your camera close turned out well!
Thanks Terry! I’ve missed so many photo ops not having my camera close, I’m learning! 🙂
How beautiful Donna, what a wonderful gift, as you leave, I feel the excitement!
It was so awe-inspiring for me, a true gift indeed!