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.
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.
It came down low enough for me to take a shot looking at its back. I did not see it catch anything.
Then a Red-tailed Hawk (tentative identification) also made its appearance.
Dalo 2013 said:
Majestic photos, Hien, really incredible. You’ve got such a way with birds and a camera.
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Tiny said:
Exquisite flight pictures, Hien!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Helen! Are you back from out West?
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Julie@frogpondfarm said:
Wow! Amazing photos .. that bald eagle is showing off and you have caught him beautifully 👏
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neihtn2012 said:
Maybe the eagle was not that hungry. He went around the lake several times and rhen left. Thanks, Julie!
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Lignum Draco said:
It’s almost as if they were putting on a show just for you. Lovely photos.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you! On some days it feels that way, and the birds and ducks kept me busy running after them.
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Emma Cownie said:
I had to look closely at the Turkey Vulture to see his “vulture-like” head. I
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neihtn2012 said:
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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Emma Cownie said:
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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de Wets Wild said:
Majesty on the wing!
Great photography again, Hien.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you very much, Dries!
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Irene said:
Wow! What a fantastic day for capturing a variety of beautiful birds. Well done! ❤️
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neihtn2012 said:
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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Irene said:
Whether taken in one day or several, they are still just as beautiful. 😊
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bayphotosbydonna said:
Spectacular flight shots, Hien! I believe it is a Red-tailed Hawk as well. 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Donna! Your confirmation of the hawk makes me feel better. 🙂
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RV John said:
Hien I am envious of all the great eagle shots you have been getting! Nice in flight shots 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
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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Amy said:
Amazing shots!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Amy!
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Cee Neuner said:
What fabulous eagle photos you were able to capture. 😀
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Cee!
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AmyRose🌹 said:
AMAZING captures, Hien! Wow! Just WOW!!! That Bald Eagle just puts my Heart in my throat!
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neihtn2012 said:
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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Jet Eliot said:
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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neihtn2012 said:
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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ekurie said:
Wow!
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neihtn2012 said:
🙂
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