This morning was cloudy and windy, but I went to the refuge anyway, and among the many birds and ducks I saw a young Bald Eagle who put on an impressive flying exhibition.
People in several cars were trying to take its picture, so the Bald Eagle took off.
It looked as if it was preparing to dive.
But it just banked and flew away.
Here’s another shot of it against a small portion of the sky that was blue.
Best Tongkat Ali said:
Awesome photos! Anyway eagle balds when they are young but men bald when they are older 🙂
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Tiny said:
What a beautiful…and powerful youngster! Great shots.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Tiny! That young one appeared to be very powerful. I pity the smaller birds that may fall prey to it.
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bluebrightly said:
It’s not all luck! 😉
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bluebrightly said:
Wow, the final image is the personification of “Eagle!”
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you! That young eagle did put on a good show and I am lucky most of my shots came out well.
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flhockeymomfit said:
These photos are glorious! There’s nothing more majestic than a soaring eagle!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you!
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Jessica Hagan said:
Magical!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks Jessica!
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allentimphotos2 said:
Well done. A challenging subject.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Tim!
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allentimphotos2 said:
Hien, you’re welcome. Trying to photograph flying birds is a challenge. Most of mine are a throw away.
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neihtn2012 said:
Tim, most of mine are throw-aways too, but once in a while I get lucky.
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allentimphotos2 said:
Yes, I hear you load and clear. Thanks.
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blondie63 said:
Wow magnificent bird! I love how graceful he looks in flight! Happy Thanksgiving wishes sweetie!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks, and Happy Thanksgiving to you and Bear!
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Mohammad Mahloujian, Stockholm Sweden said:
Beautiful photos, always a source of inspiration! Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you for your kind comments, Mohammad!
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Tom Heuerman said:
Great images as usual. I wanted to let you know that I seem to be unable to “like” photos. I can see them and, hopefully, can leave a comment.
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neihtn2012 said:
Tom, I have the same issue at work, being unable to Like a post. However, at home. I can Like any post without any problem. If you want check this link: https://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/like-button-does-not-work?replies=2
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quietsolopursuits said:
A great series of images of the bald eagle in flight!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Jerry! I wish a mature one would show up for its photo session. 🙂
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de Wets Wild said:
Obviously he is royalty – he may be young, but he is quite magnificent!
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neihtn2012 said:
When he is fully mature, he will be a regal Bald Eagle. Thank you for commenting, Dries!
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cindy knoke said:
Awesome shots!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Cindy!
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dweezer19 said:
Magnificent bird!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Cheryl!
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Jane Lurie said:
Beautifully captured, Hien. I love the way you’ve caught the graceful movements.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Jane!
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Eliza Waters said:
Some great captures, Hien. That last one is terrific!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Eliza! I only wish there was more blue sky.
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Eliza Waters said:
Don’t we always? 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Very true!
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Mary said:
Fantastic series Hen. Aren’t they elegant and graceful in their flight. Wonderful to see the colors so clearly.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Mary!
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loisajay said:
Amazing photos, Hien. I love the tips of their wings.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Lois. I saw two of these young eagles today.
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Helen C said:
Great shots, Hien. I thought all bald eagles have white head! 😉 Whenever we were traveling on the road, I always looked for bald eagles. Of course I was only looking for white heads. Ha.
Have a wonderful evening.
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neihtn2012 said:
Helen, thanks for commenting. Bald Eagles have fully white heads only when they have reached sexual maturity. During the first four years they look like this young eagle above, with their heads slowly turning white.
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