Time To Leave

Recently I was watching this bald eagle sitting in a pine tree, and I suspected he had other business to take care of and would soon be leaving his tree. Once I saw the ‘look’ I knew he was planning to jump off, so I grabbed a few quick shots as he left the area.

24 thoughts on “Time To Leave”

Mickey Moten on December 22, 2013 at 1:04 pm said:

Hey Phil,
I was just checking out your blog and noticed you must have just posted these. Good timing on my part… and good timing on your part to anticipate the eagle taking flight as well. That’s a pretty awesome sequence of shots! That guy looks like he’s on a mission. ;o) I love the intense look in his eyes… very nicely done set of images! Thank you for posting like you do!!!
I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas!
Mick

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- Phil Lanoue on December 22, 2013 at 1:23 pm said:
  
  Hey Mick! Well thanks a million for checking these out and I’m very happy you liked this series of our bald eagle friend! It’s funny how sometimes they get these looks like they are on a very serious mission and sometimes they are. But of course other times they just feel like switching trees. 🙂
  Best wishes for a wonderful Christmas to you and your family!
  
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Karen on December 22, 2013 at 4:01 pm said:

I always love your eagle shots. There is an eagle that lives somewhere on our lake in Maine but I never have my camera when it flies overhead.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 23, 2013 at 4:07 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much I’m glad you like the eagle photos!
  I too have seen one but no camera.
  
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Patrizia M. on December 22, 2013 at 4:33 pm said:

Hai preso degli splendidi scatti di questa aquila che stava spiccando il volo.Bravissimo Phil, sono bellissimi
Ciao, Pat

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- Phil Lanoue on December 23, 2013 at 4:13 pm said:
  
  Grazie mille Pat!
  
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Deb W. Trotter on December 22, 2013 at 5:02 pm said:

Very nice! I’ll say once more how much I enjoy sharing your experiences through your photographs and accompanying stories.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 23, 2013 at 4:08 pm said:
  
  That’s very nice of you Deb thanks a bunch!
  
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Gunta on December 22, 2013 at 5:30 pm said:

Nice he takes off facing you. Mine generally sits with his back to me and gives me a butt shot through the branches as he launches. sigh

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- Phil Lanoue on December 23, 2013 at 4:10 pm said:
  
  I have had these guys sneak out the back door on me and all I end up with is a butt shot. They have a lot of nerve pulling that move.
  
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gamillerlasvegas on December 23, 2013 at 2:00 am said:

Great photos!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 23, 2013 at 4:11 pm said:
  
  I appreciate that thank you!
  
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Erv on December 23, 2013 at 8:10 am said:

I hate you.:):):) Awesome Phil!!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 23, 2013 at 11:34 am said:
  
  Ha! Sorry about that Erv! Thanks very much though! 😉
  
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michele ross on December 23, 2013 at 8:15 am said:

thank you for all these pictures, I appreciate that you share with all of us. I heard yesterday when I was at huntington that you had pictures of a red octopus, if so could you email them to me. would love to see. merry christmas, Michele Ross.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 23, 2013 at 11:34 am said:
  
  Thanks Michele very much for looking at these eagle photos and for your very kind comments.
  You can see the octopus in this post here: https://phillanoue.com/2013/11/16/active-day/
  Merry Christmas.
  
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Fergiemoto on December 23, 2013 at 2:57 pm said:

Great timing! What a beautiful, majestic bird!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 23, 2013 at 4:12 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much for checking out these eagle shots and I’m glad you like them!
  
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foxleylady on December 23, 2013 at 6:27 pm said:

Beautiful shots of a magnificent bird!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 24, 2013 at 12:39 pm said:
  
  Thank you Maggie, glad you enjoyed these eagle photos!
  
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dweezer19 on December 23, 2013 at 7:56 pm said:

He spotted something “wiggly” and tasty..

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- Phil Lanoue on December 24, 2013 at 12:40 pm said:
  
  He probably did spot something, although the way he has been acting he might be taking that tasty treat from some other bird that caught it first. 🙂
  
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Paula on December 24, 2013 at 4:41 am said:

Love it!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 24, 2013 at 12:40 pm said:
  
  I appreciate it Paula, thanks!
  
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