Busy Day

We had a lot going on over in the marsh area this afternoon.
The little green heron was out fishing, a black skimmer came zipping by, an alligator caught himself a crab, and the eagles were out flying all over the place.

At one point this eagle, which we believe to be the female of our local mated pair, stopped for a quiet sit in a nearby pine tree.
From looking at her you would not know she just got finished chasing off an intruder eagle, plus mom and dad are still teaching the youngsters how to fly and eventually fish on their own.
Like I said, we had a lot going on and of all the photos from today I thought I would go with mom looking fairly relaxed but still alert.

20 thoughts on “Busy Day”

Girl Gone Expat on April 21, 2015 at 9:28 pm said:

Very nice. Like the blurry bush in the background, and the sunlight really highlights the pattern and colours of the feathers.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 22, 2015 at 2:55 pm said:
  
  I was peering through the branches for that first shot then moved over to my right to get a clearer view for the second. I was surprised she sat still for me. I expected her to fly off as I approached but she was fine. I got lucky this time.
  
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Thom Hickey on April 22, 2015 at 1:29 am said:

Great. You have to say that’s one magisterial bird! Thom.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 22, 2015 at 2:56 pm said:
  
  Thanks Thom, they are great looking birds!
  
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Linda on April 22, 2015 at 8:10 am said:

Great shot. You can actually see how regal the bird is and as said above the magisterial.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 22, 2015 at 2:57 pm said:
  
  I was just happy she agreed to sit there nicely for me to get a couple shots. Such a good eagle! 🙂
  
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Amy on April 22, 2015 at 10:49 am said:

Majestic, Wow!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 22, 2015 at 2:57 pm said:
  
  She sure is a looker!
  
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naturesnippets on April 22, 2015 at 1:14 pm said:

There’s definitely not doubt who rules the roof.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 22, 2015 at 2:58 pm said:
  
  Oh she rules alright. Plus she just got finished chasing off an intruding eagle. Job well done!
  
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pamelasphotos on April 22, 2015 at 1:59 pm said:

Great Eagle photo’s…like them a lot.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 22, 2015 at 2:58 pm said:
  
  I’m happy you enjoyed these thank you.
  
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Raewyn's Photos on April 22, 2015 at 4:04 pm said:

Beautiful captures.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 22, 2015 at 7:34 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much glad you liked seeing the eagle.
  
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Pat on April 22, 2015 at 7:42 pm said:

Beautiful.

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- Phil Lanoue on April 22, 2015 at 9:06 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch Pat.
  
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foxleylady on April 24, 2015 at 11:58 am said:

She looks so majestic!

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- Phil Lanoue on May 3, 2015 at 11:45 am said:
  
  Queen of the marsh!
  
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The Lite Rider on April 25, 2015 at 5:52 pm said:

Definitely on watch. Beautiful shots. Such a great diffused background in the first!

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- Phil Lanoue on May 3, 2015 at 11:48 am said:
  
  She has a great overall view from up there. I had to shoot through a small opening on some branches for that first one and there were more behind her. Did end up ok.
  
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