I had a crazy-cool encounter occur while driving through Eastern Neck NWR a few days ago. Directly in front of me, two Eagles were in hot pursuit of a third Eagle with a fish.
While reaching for my camera, I watched the fish fall from the sky down alongside the telephone pole. My two windshield shots! 😉
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Bald Eagle landing to get the fish dropped
(Tubby Cove Boardwalk parking lot entrance to left)
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The other two Eagles landed in the trees above us to watch.
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Bald Eagle contemplating its next move
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As I jumped out of my car, the Eagle took flight with the fish.
My first two shots were blurry but I got lucky with my final shot as the Eagle flew directly at me and whooshed over my head!
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Bald Eagle with fish
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The Eagle continued down the road behind me and then took a sharp left turn into the woods.
Up in the trees, here’s the two Eagles who missed their chance.
