Eastern Neck NWR – More Eagles
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Continuing from my previous post, here is more Eagle beauty and action I witnessed at Eastern Neck NWR the cold, cold morning of February 1st.
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Bald Eagle soaring
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I had previously showed bonded pairs flying together playfully.
There were also instances where there were Eagles chasing Eagles who infringed on their partner or territory.
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Eagle chasing after another Eagle
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While in a chase, the chatter of loud fighting words fills the air.
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The remaining mate follows its partner who keeps chasing the other Eagle
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The remaining mate almost catches up as the chasing goes off into the distance
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This next perched Eagle was a bit puffed up for the low to mid 20’s, covering even its feet with feathers, except the one extended claw.
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As I photographed this beauty, it became excited on seeing and hearing another Eagle flying behind me.
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Excited Bald Eagle
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I didn’t dare look behind me as I was certain this Eagle was going to take flight, so I stayed ready. But it didn’t. The Eagle just settled back to another pretty profile pose. And covering all but one of those tootsies again!
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A couple of immature Eagles.
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Bald Eagle (immature)
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And one final series of photos of another Eagle flyby. I could never tire of these!
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What fun!
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