Nobody Was Happy About The Weather Today!
A Bald Eagle sitting in a pine tree at the edge of the salt marsh this afternoon did not seem to be at all pleased with the wind and rain we’re getting today…and he wanted to let everyone know about it!
Well, he can join the club because I wasn’t happy about it either. In fact I waited for a while hoping to get flight shots of this guy when he took off, but he just sat there looking aggravated until the rain finally drove me away.
There was an osprey fishing nearby and perhaps the eagle was waiting for the osprey to catch a fish, or maybe he was just waiting for the rain to stop. I had the advantage there though, because looking at the weather radar I could see that a huge rain storm was heading right for us from out over the ocean. So I knew we could expect nothing but wet weather for the rest of the day.
Inside for a little TV watching for me. Outside, sitting in the rain in his tree for the eagle.
I know I have snacks, the eagle can either go get his own, or continue to wait for the osprey. Wonder which one he chose?
Phil Lanoue Photography 
Great photos. Even the eagles aren’t impressed with the rain.
Big beach week here now too, but supposed to be (unseasonably) rainy and grey the next several days. Not good for the sunbathers, but good business for the restaurants and bars.
Ummm che espressione burbera.
Bellissimo scatti Phil, complimenti!
Ciao, Pat
Non sembrava felice. 😮
He sure can voice his opinion with authority!
The funny thing is though, despite their commanding appearance, they have kind of a squeaky little voice.
I would’ve never guessed that.
Yeah their call almost sounds more like a backyard bird screechy sort of sound. Funny for a big bird.
Rain here too. No bird was happy when the wind kicked up. I like the last two photos the best, him just squeaking away.
A lot of the birds here especially along the coast will drop off most optional flying when the wind really picks up.
Of course the alligators really do not like wind at all, they prefer a calm sunny day.
I’m betting snacks.
The eagle would love a nice snack assortment I’m sure. The fish were jumping but their were no coots around which is bad news for the eagles. I myself elected to go with no coot or fish for snacks.
Good choice.
Last week I was out by the swamp and some guy standing nearby felt compelled to tell the story of the time he shot a coot and decided to try eating it. He ended up not liking it. I could have easily and nicely gone through my entire day without hearing that story. And now you have heard it. Sorry.
The things people feel compelled to say!!
Ha-ha! Yap-yapping away…even bald eagles have the right to complain about the weather :D…*Sigh* Leave that osprey alone!
I guess complaining about the weather is a universal concept. 🙂 And I just know that eagle pirate was keeping a close eye on the hard working osprey.
Despite the weather, the eagle is great…
…and I like the detail on the feathers.
Thanks very much glad you enjoyed seeing the eagle!
My, he does looked hacked off! And who could blame him (or you!)?
I think I was in an even worse mood. But of course I get to go home, dry off, and enjoy some snacks!
He certainly doesn’t look impressed. 🙂
No he does not. The chicks from their nest have to be close to full grown now and I’m guessing are a handful. He was probably taking a break from family duties. 🙂
It’s a hard life, being a new dad. 😯
Yikes, that is a definite “I’m not happy” expression! Interesting how he might wait for someone else to catch something, so it’s less work for him!
Yeah they can be pirates waiting to pounce and plunder from another bird that caught it’s fish honestly.