Keeping A Watchful Eye

This morning I found one of our local bald eagles sitting in a pine tree along the edge of the salt marsh. I don’t know if it’s the same duck hunter from yesterday, but it could be.

Now that they have one or two chicks, food for the babies is not the only concern for the eagle parents. Watching out for predators or other birds which they may determine are invaders to their territory is also a full time job.

After keeping a close eye on this one section of the marsh area, the eagle left the tree and doing an airborne reconnaissance, it flew across to the other side where it sat in another tree and kept watch there for a bit. It soon left that tree as well and patrolled further along the far edge which is a tactic that will hopefully allow for views from every possible direction. Good safety procedures are certainly being followed by the new parents.

22 thoughts on “Keeping A Watchful Eye”

spinningwheels on February 4, 2015 at 4:31 pm said:

Beautiful photography. Wonderful details in the face and feathers. I love the white background to, it really shows of the detail and movement in the bird. Lovely.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 5, 2015 at 2:20 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, the overcast morning sky made the background go white which sometimes works out nicely.
  
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Raewyn's Photos on February 4, 2015 at 4:32 pm said:

Stunning captures again.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 5, 2015 at 2:21 pm said:
  
  Glad you liked them thanks.
  
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Fred Felty on February 4, 2015 at 4:46 pm said:

WOW!! Awesome photos!!! Love to see bald eagles!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 5, 2015 at 2:21 pm said:
  
  Hey thanks, glad you enjoyed the eagle photos!
  
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Judy on February 4, 2015 at 5:39 pm said:

Having the sky so white gives the look of an art study with these.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 5, 2015 at 2:22 pm said:
  
  Yeah it looks a bit like a studio shot on white seamless. 🙂
  
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The Lite Rider on February 4, 2015 at 6:10 pm said:

The background really makes him stand out. He’s stunning. It’s interesting how there are so many things for all the salt marsh creature to do – at all times!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 5, 2015 at 2:24 pm said:
  
  Yes he jumps out of that overcast sky background. They all have a nice area to play in over there. 🙂
  
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foxleylady on February 4, 2015 at 7:38 pm said:

They must be pretty safe chicks with a great parent like that! Terrific pictures, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 5, 2015 at 2:25 pm said:
  
  We have seen them chase off other eagles that dared enter the ‘nursery’ area. 🙂
  
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Scott Marshall on February 4, 2015 at 8:52 pm said:

The detail on the last 2 shots is simply mind blowing

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- Phil Lanoue on February 5, 2015 at 2:26 pm said:
  
  I appreciate that very much Scott thanks!
  
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Amy on February 4, 2015 at 9:52 pm said:

Awesome action captures! Incredible details!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 5, 2015 at 2:26 pm said:
  
  Thanks for checking these out and glad you liked seeing the eagle!
  
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dinajohnston on February 4, 2015 at 10:34 pm said:

Beautiful flight shots!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 5, 2015 at 2:27 pm said:
  
  Hard to go wrong with an eagle. Thanks for looking.
  
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davidoakesimages on February 5, 2015 at 5:19 am said:

The Eagle in the Pine has to be an Iconic shot…..great series

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- Phil Lanoue on February 5, 2015 at 2:28 pm said:
  
  I’m just happy when one of them sits in a close pine tree. So often they are too far off. 🙂
  
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David on February 8, 2015 at 4:08 pm said:

A magnificent set of shots.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 9, 2015 at 10:52 am said:
  
  I’m glad you enjoyed seeing the eagle David.
  
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