One afternoon, a Bald Eagle flew in and circled Colonial Lake several times looking for fish. It even dove toward the water once but still came up with no fish, but it provided good opportunities for photographing in the waning sun.
Bald Eagle at Colonial Lake.
Bald Eagle at Colonial Lake.
Bald Eagle at Colonial Lake.
A few weeks ago, a Turkey Vulture was also soaring above Colonial Lake for several minutes, looking for carrion in the nearby woods, or perhaps for dead fish dropped by the eagles.
Turkey Vulture over Colonial Lake.
It came down low enough for me to take a shot looking at its back. I did not see it catch anything.
Turkey Vulture over Colonial Lake.
Then a Red-tailed Hawk (tentative identification) also made its appearance.
Red-tailed Hawk over Colonial Lake.
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Majestic photos, Hien, really incredible. You’ve got such a way with birds and a camera.
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Exquisite flight pictures, Hien!
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Thank you Helen! Are you back from out West?
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Wow! Amazing photos .. that bald eagle is showing off and you have caught him beautifully 👏
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Maybe the eagle was not that hungry. He went around the lake several times and rhen left. Thanks, Julie!
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It’s almost as if they were putting on a show just for you. Lovely photos.
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Thank you! On some days it feels that way, and the birds and ducks kept me busy running after them.
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I had to look closely at the Turkey Vulture to see his “vulture-like” head. I
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That big bird has a small head. It finds carrion mainly by scent, so its eyes may be not as sharp as those of eagles.
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That’s intersting, I dont really think of birds as having a great sense of smell but those that live off carrion obviously do.
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Majesty on the wing!
Great photography again, Hien.
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Thank you very much, Dries!
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Wow! What a fantastic day for capturing a variety of beautiful birds. Well done! ❤️
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Thanks Irene! These photos were taken over two or three weeks. I went to the lake several times to try and photograph Bald Eagles. At times, the other birds showed up instead of their king.
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Whether taken in one day or several, they are still just as beautiful. 😊
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Spectacular flight shots, Hien! I believe it is a Red-tailed Hawk as well. 🙂
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Thank you Donna! Your confirmation of the hawk makes me feel better. 🙂
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Hien I am envious of all the great eagle shots you have been getting! Nice in flight shots 🙂
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Thank you John! I too am envious of the many birds that you capture in your photos, many I have never seen before.
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Amazing shots!
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Thank you Amy!
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What fabulous eagle photos you were able to capture. 😀
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Thank you Cee!
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AMAZING captures, Hien! Wow! Just WOW!!! That Bald Eagle just puts my Heart in my throat!
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Thank you Amy! I had to make many trips to the lake over several weeks and wait for the eagles to fly in for their brunch or dinner.
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What a bonanza! Colonial Lake must be filled with fish. Great photos, Hien, and how thrilling to be in the presence of a bald eagle.
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Jet, the state stocks Colonial Lake with trout every spring. I wonder if any of them ever survive more than a year with so many fishing birds and humans around.
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Wow!
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🙂
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