Fishing In The Marsh…Part Two

Here is the continuation of the bald eagle’s afternoon adventure in the salt marsh.

As you saw in part one, the eagle left it’s perch after spotting a fish down in the marsh, and flew back toward the tree with it’s catch. We now pick up with what happened next. The eagle took it’s rather modest meal to a branch in the pine tree where it proceeded to dine on the tasty snack. The head of the fish seemed to be particularly appealing as you can see in pic 3 the head has been removed, and in pic 4 it’s down the hatch. Of course the well mannered eagle then needs to clean various scraps of fish parts of it’s beak and it does this by rubbing it across the handy tree branch. With the clean up complete, the eagle now gives me a somewhat disturbing look, as if it did not appreciate my staring at it while it was eating. I suppose if you think about it, I was a bit rude, and was this why our friend decided to leave the tree?! Well possibly, but it did not fly away and leave the area completely, it did another swoop over the marsh and well…what happened after that is a post for another day…

72 thoughts on “Fishing In The Marsh…Part Two”

adinparadise on January 20, 2013 at 1:42 pm said:

Wow, he really enjoyed his lunch, by the looks of things. Your pics are fabulous, and not as gruesome as I was expecting them to be. I’ve seen people with far worse table manners. 😀

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- Phil Lanoue on January 20, 2013 at 5:18 pm said:
  
  Yes Sylvia he sure did enjoy his light lunch!
  You should have seen me eating chicken wings earlier. I had to scrape my beak against the edge of the table when I was done. 😀
  
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  - adinparadise on January 20, 2013 at 6:25 pm said:
    
    Bwahahaha So glad I wasn’t around to witness this amazing sight. 🙂
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on January 20, 2013 at 10:59 pm said:
      
      Oh it was plenty amazing alright! 😀
      
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edithlevyphotography on January 20, 2013 at 1:46 pm said:

These are incredible Phil. I love the 6th image where the eagle is looking straight at the camera.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 20, 2013 at 5:18 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Edith, I’m glad you enjoyed them.
  
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Homesick and Heatstruck on January 20, 2013 at 2:10 pm said:

Fabulous shots – what a handsome fellow!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 20, 2013 at 5:19 pm said:
  
  Thanks! And yes quite the attractive gentleman! 🙂
  
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petspeopleandlife on January 20, 2013 at 2:11 pm said:

These are so good.. I really like the pine cones on the tree- just adds a lot to make these photos so pretty. Aslo the eagle with its wings extended in flight made the sequence of pics even better.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 20, 2013 at 5:20 pm said:
  
  Thank you, I’m really happy you liked these eagle photos and enjoyed the pine tree setting!
  
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lylekrahn on January 20, 2013 at 2:32 pm said:

So nice to see different types of action shots. I usually think eagles have impressive wingspans but that mouth is fairly impressive as well. You’ll never out stare an eagle.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 20, 2013 at 5:21 pm said:
  
  Yeah I wouldn’t want to have a very angry eagle come swooping down at me with either those sky hooks or it’s mouth at the ready. 😯 I don’t even try to outstare it. I basically just look away.
  
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crazytraintotinkytown on January 20, 2013 at 2:52 pm said:

Phil you are definitely a tease!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 20, 2013 at 5:22 pm said:
  
  What will I have for tomorrow?
  More eagles?
  GBH flight?
  Egret with a big fish?
  Alligator in the swamp?
  Humm…time will tell 🙂
  
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Unconfirmed Bachelorette on January 20, 2013 at 2:55 pm said:

Absolutely gorgeous shots of a magnificent bird!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 20, 2013 at 5:23 pm said:
  
  Thanks much for your very kind comments!
  
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thehappyhugger on January 20, 2013 at 3:12 pm said:

Oh wow! what stunning pictures!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 20, 2013 at 5:23 pm said:
  
  I’m happy you liked ’em! 🙂
  
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jimbey on January 20, 2013 at 3:14 pm said:

Eagle gobbles down the fish, cleans his beak, looks you right in the eye and says, “Tiger blood, baby! My next act is dedicated to Slyvia, and to your cat”.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 20, 2013 at 5:26 pm said:
  
  Oh he gave me a look alright! 😯
  
  I’m not letting the cat anywhere near that eagle. Although she is 16lbs. so it probably would not be able to carry off Miss Kitty. 😛
  
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derekevens on January 20, 2013 at 3:45 pm said:

Great sequence again Phil, well captured and presented.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 20, 2013 at 5:26 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million, I’m happy you liked these eagle pics!
  
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janmasyn on January 20, 2013 at 4:12 pm said:

As usual, great shots Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 20, 2013 at 5:27 pm said:
  
  Thanks much Jan, I am very glad you liked the photos!
  
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Andrew on January 20, 2013 at 4:24 pm said:

Lovely shots and you are fortunate to have blue skies as a backdrop. They set off the eagles colours wonderfully.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 20, 2013 at 5:28 pm said:
  
  Thanks. The sun was in and out during this whole event which not only made the camera settings a challenge but provided different looks as the action unfolded.
  
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Gunta on January 20, 2013 at 5:40 pm said:

Another cliff-hanger…..

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- Phil Lanoue on January 20, 2013 at 5:49 pm said:
  
  I might drag this out a little longer and tomorrow post an alligator I saw in the swamp this morning. 🙂 😛
  
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  - Gunta on January 20, 2013 at 6:02 pm said:
    
    Oh the suspense!!! 😯
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on January 20, 2013 at 10:58 pm said:
      
      Oh there is plenty of suspense alright!
      
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Patrizia M. on January 20, 2013 at 5:56 pm said:

Dire che sono spettacolari è troppo poco, sono superbe, fantastiche e ancora di più 🙂
Ciao, Pat

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- Phil Lanoue on January 20, 2013 at 11:05 pm said:
  
  Grazie mille. Sei molto gentile 🙂
  
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Robin on January 20, 2013 at 6:16 pm said:

Just getting caught up with you, Phil, and WOW! Loving all the eagle images. They’re fabulous. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on January 20, 2013 at 11:00 pm said:
  
  THanks a million Robin, glad you like ’em!
  
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Terry A. Shoemaker on January 20, 2013 at 6:41 pm said:

Very good shots!!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 20, 2013 at 11:00 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Terry! I appreciate you checking in and commenting!
  
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Rick Alonzo Photography on January 20, 2013 at 7:21 pm said:

Great stuff Phil! Beautiful shots!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 20, 2013 at 11:01 pm said:
  
  Thanks much for the kind words Rick!
  
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Bella Remy Photography on January 20, 2013 at 7:30 pm said:

Clearly he was totally annoyed that you were disturbing dinner time. Off to find a quieter place I’d imagine. Fantastic how perfectly you have captured this eagle in his every day life.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 20, 2013 at 11:02 pm said:
  
  Thanks for checking these out Emily!
  He did not go to a quieter place though, he flew back over the marsh and stole a fish from a GBH! 😯 😀
  
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Molly Argo on January 20, 2013 at 8:14 pm said:

These are wonderful photos! And the colors are amazing. I really like that glare he is giving you.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 20, 2013 at 11:02 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Molly I appreciate your kind comments!
  
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Amy on January 20, 2013 at 9:45 pm said:

Amazing, Phil! Can’t believe I am watching the action of the eagle eating the fish … He wanted you to catch his handsome fly and you did (the last one)!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 20, 2013 at 11:04 pm said:
  
  I’m so happy you enjoyed these eagle photos Amy!
  He did give me a bit of a fly by opportunity didn’t he?! 🙂
  
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mekala rodrigo on January 21, 2013 at 12:58 am said:

Beautiful shots… 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on January 21, 2013 at 12:08 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much!
  
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meyer23 on January 21, 2013 at 1:59 am said:

Great pics. Congratulations. The sixth pic ist my favorite.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 21, 2013 at 12:08 pm said:
  
  Thank you! I am glad you liked these eagle photos!
  
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ManoliRizoFotografia on January 21, 2013 at 4:45 am said:

¡Magnífico reportaje!!, en la quinta te descubrió ¿no?

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- Phil Lanoue on January 21, 2013 at 12:19 pm said:
  
  Muchas gracias yo soy feliz te gustan estas fotos.
  Si El águila me vio mirando 🙂
  
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Chillbrook on January 21, 2013 at 5:13 am said:

Incredible. Just fabulous. He’s definitely becomming my favourite character. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on January 21, 2013 at 12:10 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Adrian, glad you like the active eagle in the marsh.
  So you think you like him better then the alligators? 😀
  
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  - Chillbrook on January 21, 2013 at 12:53 pm said:
    
    It’s a tough one. I love the gators, I love all the characters in the daily soap opera in truth, from the guys down in the salt marsh and oyster beds to the swamp dwellers. This eagle though, really is a magnificent bird. It’s been such a pleasure looking at your pictures of him these last few days.
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on January 21, 2013 at 1:18 pm said:
      
      Well I truly appreciate your interest and support and all your very kind comments Adrian!
      
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Paula on January 21, 2013 at 7:29 am said:

I have never seen such spectacular eagle shots before 🙂 It looks as if fish is growing on trees for him.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 21, 2013 at 12:10 pm said:
  
  Thank you Paula! I bet the eagle wishes there were fish in the trees. 🙂
  
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  - Paula on January 21, 2013 at 2:37 pm said:
    
    🙂
    
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davidharris518 on January 21, 2013 at 11:21 am said:

Great shots Phil. How close were you to the eagle?The images are incredible, super sharp. Fantastic.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 21, 2013 at 12:12 pm said:
  
  Thanks a lot David, I appreciate you checking out the eagle pics and commenting.
  It was in that pine tree at the nearby edge of where I was standing. Not super close but other times the eagles are in trees at the far edge of the marsh where photos are not possible so I’ll take this. 🙂
  
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Gracie on January 21, 2013 at 2:32 pm said:

Wow Phil, these are amazing shots! Love how you captured the eagle’s every move.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 23, 2013 at 1:14 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Gracie!
  
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Jean-Paul on January 21, 2013 at 3:15 pm said:

Fantastique !

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- Phil Lanoue on January 23, 2013 at 1:14 pm said:
  
  Merci Jean-Paul!
  
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  - Jean-Paul on January 23, 2013 at 6:09 pm said:
    
    Cher Phil,
    Avez-vous vu ma vidéo “Aigle Royal”
    http://youtu.be/rsMXW7KSIbE
    Qu’en pensez-vous ?
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on January 27, 2013 at 8:49 pm said:
      
      Merci beacoup Jean Paul!
      
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      - Jean-Paul on January 28, 2013 at 2:34 am said:
        
        C’est avec plaisir, bonne journée Phil !
        
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Pedro Holderbaum on January 21, 2013 at 8:17 pm said:

Nice set of photos!!!
Fantastic!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 23, 2013 at 1:15 pm said:
  
  Thanks Pedro I appreciate it!
  
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dinajohnston on January 21, 2013 at 8:58 pm said:

Wow, you really caught all of the action. Love that one of him looking right at you. It’s nice to see them in pine trees. Most of ours are on cell towers.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 23, 2013 at 1:16 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much for checking these out and I appreciate your kind comments.
  I’m happy as well to find them in the pines, it provides a nice natural setting.
  
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Scott Marshall on January 23, 2013 at 6:46 pm said:

utterly sublime – some of the shots you get are frightening

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- Phil Lanoue on January 24, 2013 at 11:14 am said:
  
  Thank you much Scott! I truly appreciate you looking and your kind comments!
  
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