Vertical Leap

As you can see from this recent photo, bald eagles are not only good flyers, they are also excellent jumpers.

Here the eagle wants to go up a few branches in the pine tree and takes advantage of not just those big wings, but it’s powerful legs as well.

Must be nice to be king of the skies!

22 thoughts on “Vertical Leap”

suburbanferndaleark on November 29, 2014 at 6:50 pm said:

Wow! Olympic high jumper!

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- Phil Lanoue on November 29, 2014 at 7:15 pm said:
  
  I think he would score very high! 🙂
  
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  - suburbanferndaleark on November 29, 2014 at 7:20 pm said:
    
    Right now, I don’t think US Track and Field has any regulations about wings so maybe … 🙂
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on November 29, 2014 at 7:39 pm said:
      
      Oh right, there is the wing issue. I suppose somebody could try to make a big deal out of that, but for now he should be good to go!
      
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Lyle Krahn on November 30, 2014 at 12:28 am said:

Excellent form.

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- Phil Lanoue on November 30, 2014 at 12:35 am said:
  
  This bird was a real pro. Not a paid pro though.
  
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Chillbrook on November 30, 2014 at 4:45 am said:

Fantastic Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on November 30, 2014 at 2:48 pm said:
  
  Hey thanks Adrian I appreciate it!
  
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foxleylady on November 30, 2014 at 9:42 am said:

If those legs can carry animals up to fox size, they must be pretty powerful! Thank you for your really lovely comment on Lucy’s blog, Phil,it meant so much to her!

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- Phil Lanoue on November 30, 2014 at 2:54 pm said:
  
  That eagle that got hit here two weeks ago was carrying a raccoon. I didn’t realize they even went after animals that large but they do.
  I loved Lucy’s photo!
  
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Edna on November 30, 2014 at 10:07 am said:

Phil, I have seen many – and I mean many – eagle pics and in plenty of various contexts. But I’ve not seen anything like this. Top Notch!!! Once again, a commendation to your keen eye. May I share this pic in a couple of professional wildlife photography sites, with full credit to you?

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- Phil Lanoue on November 30, 2014 at 2:56 pm said:
  
  Wow thank you very much for the kind comments Edna I really appreciate it!
  By all means feel free to share my photos. Enjoy!
  
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The Lite Rider on November 30, 2014 at 4:58 pm said:

They certainly do have thick legs. That is an amazing capture of something a person doesn’t just see every day. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on December 8, 2014 at 5:23 pm said:
  
  I was a bit surprised to see this eagle jump up like this, but fun to see.
  
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Amy on November 30, 2014 at 10:07 pm said:

Awesome capture!! I agree with Edna, Top Notch!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 8, 2014 at 5:23 pm said:
  
  Thank you Amy, glad you enjoyed it!
  
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Charlie@Seattle Trekker on November 30, 2014 at 11:51 pm said:

They are such amazing and breathtaking creatures, watching them can make your day special…Great photo.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 8, 2014 at 5:24 pm said:
  
  I always feel that any day you see a bald eagle is a good day.
  
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msmandeepsngh81 on December 1, 2014 at 8:43 pm said:

Btw where are these pictures taken..?

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- Phil Lanoue on December 8, 2014 at 5:25 pm said:
  
  These were around Huntington Beach State Park in Murrells Inlet South Carolina. 🙂
  There is a mated pair in that area.
  
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babsje on December 4, 2014 at 1:50 am said:

Marvelous, Phil. Look at the determination in those eyes!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 8, 2014 at 5:25 pm said:
  
  You are right, that eagle sure does look determined!
  
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