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More photos of the Bald Eagles at Colonial Lake, NJ, taken three days ago.
About a week ago, Colonial Lake was stocked with 170 Trout. That may explain why Bald Eagles have been coming there to fish, although other lakes in New Jersey were also restocked with Trout, mainly for recreation fishing by humans.
For some reason, the half-eaten fish fell to the ground (I did not know that until much later when I passed by the tree the Bald Eagle was on).
sharonsiconictravelphotographyblog said:
Nice shots!
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Noellie said:
Wonderful photographs. Eagles are just so majestic. I found an article with photos showing an eagle allowing a crow to hitch a ride in mid air https://noelliesplace.com/2019/05/18/piggy-back-rides/
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Julie@frogpondfarm said:
Such beauty Hien … I bet he wasn’t happy about dropping his dinner!
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neihtn2012 said:
Those Trout can be very slippery! Thanks Julie!
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Irene said:
Amazing shots! ❤️
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks Irene!
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Amy said:
Wow…Great shots of this majestic Bald Eagle!!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Amy! These birds are always a pleasure to photograph.
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katelon said:
What great shots. How wonderful you were there to take them and see such beautiful birds!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you very much Katelon!
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AmyRose🌹 said:
WOW!!! Oh to be able to capture a magnificent Bald Eagle as you have, Hien! Glorious captures! Perhaps this bird rejected part of the fish because is was contaminated with pollution. Ya never know ….. Thank you! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks Amy! It could be they were too full of fish. The lake was stocked with trout about ten days ago, and the Eagles, Herons, and Cormorants have been feasting on them.
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AmyRose🌹 said:
Hmmmm ….. could be, Hien.
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Lignum Draco said:
In flight they look so majestic and distinctive. Beautiful photos of your national emblem.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you! Since the DDT fiasco, there have been laws protecting Bald Eagles, and one can be fined for even collecting a feather. They have made a come back though, and we are seeing more of them every year.
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princess2ears said:
When I saw a bald eagle in a Florida nature preserve, it gave me goosebumps.
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neihtn2012 said:
Eagles are awe inspiring for sure!
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bayphotosbydonna said:
Lovely shots, Hien! Such a beautiful, majestic bird. I could never tire of seeing them. ❤
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Donna!
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Vicki said:
Superb bird photography. I’m always amazed at how sharp your focus is. Are these hand-held shots or from a tripod?
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you, Vicki! When the bird is stationary I try to use a tripod, or even a monopod. However, when they fly, I have to shoot without any support. If there is enough light, I can often shoot at 1/2000 or even lower speeds and the results would still be sharp.
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Tina Schell said:
Majestic Hien – the trout may not think so LOL.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Tina! 🙂
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Eliza Waters said:
Beautiful photos, Hien. Eagles are such opportunists!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Eliza!
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RV John said:
That first shot says it all, beautiful capture of a beautiful bird!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you John!
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rabirius said:
Excellent.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks!
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Mz&Cho said:
Such regal birds. Hear about them and have seen photos of them but haven’t unfortunately seen them up close. Love the one in flight.
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neihtn2012 said:
Bald Eagles have made a comeback, so you may see them in your area one of these days. Thank you!
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ekurie said:
Maybe he wanted to share. They sure are majestic birds. I have seen them up close when rehabbed ones are released. These photos are wonderful. Thank you.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you so much!
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