Look Who’s Back!

This past week one of our bald eagle friends returned to it’s favorite pine tree where it stood for a while surveying the marsh area for a possible meal.

I decided to wait on it in hopes of getting some flight shots if it ever saw something interesting and left the tree to investigate. When the eagle suddenly got very alert, jerked it’s head around, and did a slight crouch move, I suspected it was ready to launch and I was right. The eagle took off from the tree and did a swoop over the marsh staring intently at something below. I’m guessing this time a very lucky fish managed to quickly swim away and elude capture because the eagle took a wide turn and headed off toward the ocean.

In any case I was treated to a very nice flight demonstration by the always impressive bald eagle!

65 thoughts on “Look Who’s Back!”

Shutterbug Sage on January 28, 2013 at 11:30 am said:

Wow!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 28, 2013 at 11:45 am said:
  
  Thank you much for looking and commenting I appreciate it!
  
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  - Shutterbug Sage on January 28, 2013 at 11:51 am said:
    
    I can’t help it! You take the most amazing bald eagle and alligator shots!
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on January 29, 2013 at 11:01 am said:
      
      Well I certainly appreciate your kind words!
      
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niasunset on January 28, 2013 at 11:33 am said:

oh my God! I try to imagine instead of you and watching him with my camera… should be so exciting… Thank you dear Phil, love, nia

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- Phil Lanoue on January 28, 2013 at 11:46 am said:
  
  It is exciting Nia and we are always thrilled to see these birds. I hope you get to photograph them someday I’m sure you will enjoy it.
  Thanks very much! 😀
  
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crazytraintotinkytown on January 28, 2013 at 11:40 am said:

Another big hit at Dyson Abbey today, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 28, 2013 at 11:47 am said:
  
  I’m very pleased to hear that D!
  
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monisertel on January 28, 2013 at 12:03 pm said:

Hi Phil,
that’s an amazing series, stunning shots of a wonderful bird!!! Love the 3rd picture when it started from his tree, great captured!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 29, 2013 at 11:02 am said:
  
  Thank you moni, I’m glad you enjoyed the eagle!
  
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Ricky Simpson on January 28, 2013 at 12:13 pm said:

You are the man Phil! You have that 7D singing as usual. Canon should pay you a royalty for demonstrating the capabilities of that body.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 29, 2013 at 11:04 am said:
  
  Thanks a million Ricky, I really appreciate you looking and commenting.
  Funny you should mention the 7D, I know of five people that have bought one in the past month or two based on seeing my photos. Canon should be giving me a commision on the sales. 😉
  
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Mike Powell on January 28, 2013 at 12:19 pm said:

Amazing, another incredible series of shots from the always impressive Phil Lanoue. It’s one thing to know where this eagle hangs out, but it’s another thing altogether to be able to get these kinds of shots (and you do so with such regularity that you can’t claim it is luck). Wow!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 29, 2013 at 11:04 am said:
  
  I truly appreciate your very kind compliments Mike! Thanks very much!
  
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Sue on January 28, 2013 at 1:20 pm said:

Gorgeous photos. You must have a great number of sunny days where you live. You always seem to have good light.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 29, 2013 at 11:05 am said:
  
  Thanks, I’m glad you liked these photos!
  I often tell people that it’s almost always a nice day here, practically to the point of monotony. 😀
  
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janmasyn on January 28, 2013 at 1:48 pm said:

Not only the bald eagle is impressive, your shots are very impressive too Phil, excellent work

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- Phil Lanoue on January 29, 2013 at 11:06 am said:
  
  Thanks very much for your kind compliments Jan!
  
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Chillbrook on January 28, 2013 at 2:11 pm said:

Always a pleasure when Baldy shows up. Amazing shots. The size of the eagle makes that flying demonstration all the more impressive doen’t it? Fabulous take off photos particularly Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 29, 2013 at 11:07 am said:
  
  Thanks a bunch Adrian! I waited for a bit hoping to get that takeoff. Got a cramp in my hand and one leg but got the shots!
  
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meyer23 on January 28, 2013 at 2:12 pm said:

Awesome pics of this majestic eagle

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- Phil Lanoue on January 29, 2013 at 11:08 am said:
  
  I’m very happy you like the eagle photos!
  
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Katariina Partala on January 28, 2013 at 3:07 pm said:

These pics are awesome! 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on January 29, 2013 at 11:08 am said:
  
  Thank you a bunch Katariina, I very happy you enjoyed these pics!
  
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dinajohnston on January 28, 2013 at 4:27 pm said:

What a treat to see them so up close! The shots are perfect.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 29, 2013 at 11:09 am said:
  
  Thanks much for checking out the pics! We are always thrilled to see the bald eagles and when one comes in close that’s even better!
  
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petspeopleandlife on January 28, 2013 at 5:09 pm said:

A grand bird for sure. Beautiful flight photos.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 29, 2013 at 11:09 am said:
  
  Thank you for your very kind compliment!
  
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Patrizia M. on January 28, 2013 at 5:23 pm said:

E impressionante è la bellezza delle tue foto, che scatti fantastici caro Phill
Complimenti!!
Ciao, Pat

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- Phil Lanoue on January 29, 2013 at 11:20 am said:
  
  Hi Pat
  Sono molto felice che ti piace queste foto 🙂
  
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sallywoodphotography on January 28, 2013 at 7:42 pm said:

He definitely has his eye on something……….. lovely photos!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 29, 2013 at 11:10 am said:
  
  Yes he sure did have his eye on something and we were surprised he did not go get whatever it was.
  Thanks Sally!
  
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photosfromtheloonybin on January 28, 2013 at 8:11 pm said:

Wow, I’m speechless!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 29, 2013 at 11:11 am said:
  
  Thank you for looking and commenting!
  
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lylekrahn on January 28, 2013 at 9:03 pm said:

Or maybe he just did a fly by to make your blog again. Amazing shots.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 29, 2013 at 11:12 am said:
  
  I’d like to put him under contract, if he agrees to provide action whenever I am there I will photograph and publish it at least once a week.
  Thanks for checking these out!
  
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Littlesundog on January 28, 2013 at 10:33 pm said:

These are amazing shots, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 29, 2013 at 11:13 am said:
  
  Thanks much I appreciate your kind comments!
  
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Rexlin Victor on January 29, 2013 at 12:48 am said:

Wow, fantastic shots!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 29, 2013 at 11:13 am said:
  
  I’m very happy you enjoyed them!
  
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circuitousjourney on January 29, 2013 at 7:50 am said:

Incredible! I can’t imagine seeing this wonderful bird or photographing him. Our pileated woodpecker is about as exciting as it gets around here!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 29, 2013 at 11:14 am said:
  
  Thanks very much for looking and commenting!
  The pileated is super cool!
  
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ManoliRizoFotografia on January 29, 2013 at 10:53 am said:

Hoy no te ha mirado tan fijamente, jajajajajaja

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- Phil Lanoue on January 29, 2013 at 11:18 am said:
  
  Gracias por mirar estas fotos 🙂
  
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artsofmay on January 29, 2013 at 11:32 am said:

Magnificent photos of a great creature!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 30, 2013 at 6:37 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much I’m very happy you like the eagle!
  
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FeyGirl on January 29, 2013 at 10:09 pm said:

Could it get any better!?? Just magnificent.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 30, 2013 at 6:38 pm said:
  
  So nice of you to say, thanks very much!
  
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Amy on January 29, 2013 at 11:05 pm said:

Majestic eagle, Wow!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 30, 2013 at 6:38 pm said:
  
  I appreciate you looking and commenting Amy!
  
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photographymemoirs on January 30, 2013 at 3:25 am said:

Dear Phil, this is a beautiful series on such a magnificent bird. Great work and it’s evident to me that your gift and passion is for wildlife photography. I really enjoyed looking through your photo’s . All the best and God bless

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- Phil Lanoue on January 30, 2013 at 6:39 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much for your kind words and I am happy to hear that my enjoyment of watching wildlife comes through in my photos! I appreciate you looking and commenting!
  
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  - photographymemoirs on January 30, 2013 at 6:47 pm said:
    
    You are most welcome Phil and the compliments are thoroughly deserved. All the best on your journey in photography and keep on expressing that which you’re passionate about. Take great care
    God bless.
    
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Sandra on January 30, 2013 at 3:27 am said:

What a majestic bird – great images and it must have been an awesome experience!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 30, 2013 at 6:40 pm said:
  
  Thanks much Sandra, it sure was fun!
  
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mikeholford on January 30, 2013 at 7:10 am said:

Beautiful shots sir!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 30, 2013 at 6:40 pm said:
  
  I appreciate the kind comment!
  
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  - mikeholford on January 30, 2013 at 6:48 pm said:
    
    No worries, If you had some african wildlife pics I would love to feature them on my blog! 🙂
    
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leblogdemarie on January 30, 2013 at 9:09 am said:

Wow! Amazing images! Bravo!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 30, 2013 at 6:41 pm said:
  
  That’s very kind, thank you so much! I’m really happy you enjoyed the eagle photos!
  
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Fergiemoto on January 31, 2013 at 1:04 am said:

Wow, what a beauty! Stunning shots as usual!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 31, 2013 at 8:57 am said:
  
  Thank you I appreciate you checking them out!
  
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Molly Argo on February 2, 2013 at 9:19 pm said:

Fantastic shots!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 3, 2013 at 12:18 pm said:
  
  Thaks so much Molly, glad you liked them!
  
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Gunta on February 4, 2013 at 12:56 pm said:

Such excellent shots of ole Eagle-eye in action. The crouch shot is really an amazing catch. So alert and ready to launch.

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