Standing Guard

Yesterday afternoon this bald eagle was spotted standing on an observation platform keeping a close watch on the marsh area.

After a short while he took off, did one looping circle around, then headed back to the nest area after confirming all was as it should be for the time being.

14 thoughts on “Standing Guard”

anotherday2paradise on February 6, 2015 at 4:33 pm said:

He really does look like a sentinel on that post, Phil. 🙂 I especially love the last pic,

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- Phil Lanoue on February 6, 2015 at 6:13 pm said:
  
  I had heard rumors that he just started sitting on that post this week but didn’t see him do it until yesterday. 🙂
  
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Lyle Krahn on February 6, 2015 at 5:01 pm said:

Let’s see … Friendly guy taking photos just like always. Check. Maybe I’ll show him my beautiful wings in great light. Check.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 6, 2015 at 6:10 pm said:
  
  Well for once he listened to me. I kept telling him that the straight glide in with top lighting wasn’t doing me any good, I needed a nice angled banking view. I mean does he want to be on the blog or doesn’t he?!?
  
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Raewyn's Photos on February 6, 2015 at 5:01 pm said:

Great captures.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 6, 2015 at 6:11 pm said:
  
  Thank you, they are nice looking birdsl
  
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The Lite Rider on February 6, 2015 at 5:16 pm said:

What beautiful captures. And so close there on the fence.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 6, 2015 at 6:16 pm said:
  
  Sitting on that spot where a person could potentially walk up is a somewhat odd choice. They usually like to have the height advantage.
  
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Charlie@Seattle Trekker on February 7, 2015 at 2:25 am said:

I always feel so humbled in the presence of eagles, they always amaze me. Love the action shots you captured.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 9, 2015 at 10:51 am said:
  
  I always say any day you see a bald eagle is a good day. Thanks Charlie.
  
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foxleylady on February 7, 2015 at 8:48 am said:

As if anyone would dare!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 9, 2015 at 10:51 am said:
  
  These birds have an attitude that is unmistakable!
  
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Pat on February 7, 2015 at 5:50 pm said:

Beautiful captures.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 9, 2015 at 10:51 am said:
  
  Thanks a bunch Pat!
  
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