Quick In…Quick Out

Yesterday afternoon this bald eagle came swooping in from the far side of the salt marsh and landed in a pine tree at the edge.

The eagle wasn’t there but a few seconds when he took off again heading out on a mission across the marsh.

22 thoughts on “Quick In…Quick Out”

Patrizia M. on January 17, 2015 at 7:04 pm said:

Magnifica, veramente maestosa. Bellissime foto.
Ciao, Patrizia

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- Phil Lanoue on January 25, 2015 at 5:05 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much Pat, glad you liked the eagle!
  
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anotherday2paradise on January 17, 2015 at 8:20 pm said:

Fantastic shots, Phil. That eagle looks to be on a mission. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on January 25, 2015 at 5:06 pm said:
  
  He was on a time schedule too I think. Often one will sit around in a tree forever but not this guy.
  
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Vicky on January 17, 2015 at 10:08 pm said:

Great photos! It’s always nice to have that blue sky in the background. The sky has been gray for way too long!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 25, 2015 at 5:07 pm said:
  
  Yes indeed, great to see some blue sky! Bad news for the coots though, those eagles will need more food.
  
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photographybycalliec on January 17, 2015 at 11:04 pm said:

That is a perfect shot, excellent as usual, cheers callie

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- Phil Lanoue on January 25, 2015 at 5:08 pm said:
  
  I appreciate that very much Callie, thank you!
  
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Charlie@Seattle Trekker on January 18, 2015 at 3:21 am said:

Great action shots…Photo 2 and 3 are just superb. Love the complexity of the backdrop for shot 2.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 25, 2015 at 5:08 pm said:
  
  Thanks Charlie, I like to see one flying into or out of a tree, it does add some interest.
  
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Nicci on January 18, 2015 at 3:25 am said:

Wow. That’s one of the best photos of an eagle I’ve ever seen.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 25, 2015 at 5:09 pm said:
  
  Hey thanks a million, I appreciate that very much!
  
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Lyle Krahn on January 18, 2015 at 6:25 pm said:

And you got him. Fantastic shots.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 25, 2015 at 5:09 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much, always a thrill for me to see one of these guys come flying through.
  
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Birder's Journey on January 18, 2015 at 10:36 pm said:

What a thrill~!

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- Phil Lanoue on January 25, 2015 at 5:10 pm said:
  
  Yes, it really is still quite a thrill for me to see one of these big guys flying in!
  
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Gunta on January 19, 2015 at 1:11 am said:

A great day again… he does look like he’s on a mission indeed.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 25, 2015 at 5:11 pm said:
  
  Yeah this guy was up to something. Probably involved snatching a coot.
  
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Raewyn's Photos on January 19, 2015 at 5:27 pm said:

Great captures. 😀

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- Phil Lanoue on January 25, 2015 at 5:11 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much for looking and commenting!
  
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The Lite Rider on January 19, 2015 at 6:01 pm said:

Majestic., and so beautiful. Great shot, wonderful deatils.

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- Phil Lanoue on January 25, 2015 at 5:12 pm said:
  
  It’s always a thrill for me to see one of these big guys come gliding in and then just as quickly a few wing flaps and the eagle is gone again.
  
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