Busy Morning For The Eagle

I was going to post more pictures from yesterday afternoon but then… the eagle showed up again this morning and I had to go with these.

The bald was first spotted standing around and relaxing in one of his favorite pine trees but the quiet didn’t last long.

Very soon the eagle was off flying out toward the marsh pond area because it was apparently breakfast time. I guess he wasn’t too hungry because he came flying back in toward the salt marsh with a small fish tucked under his tail.

He landed on a branch in a different pine and proceeded to dine on his dainty meal. After breakfast was over he took off again but this time landed out among the reeds in the salt marsh for unknown reasons. He was moving around out there a lot too but no one knew what he was up to. There wasn’t any water right in that spot and he didn’t appear to have grabbed any type of bird or animal.

Quickly however, the purpose became clear when he popped up out of the marsh with a bunch of dried reeds grasped in his talons. He was gathering up nest material! The eagle did one more swoop around then headed out toward the nest at the far back edge of the marsh.

Quite a morning for the bird…

23 thoughts on “Busy Morning For The Eagle”

Lyle Krahn on December 30, 2015 at 8:36 pm said:

Great shots Phil especially the one where he’s flying right at you. These pics must have made your day.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 31, 2015 at 5:12 pm said:
  
  Thanks! Any day I see a bald eagle is a good day and even better when one cooperates by flying in fairly close.
  
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chris crown on December 30, 2015 at 8:42 pm said:

Around what time has the eagle been around?

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- Phil Lanoue on December 31, 2015 at 5:13 pm said:
  
  Early morning and late afternoon. But you never know…
  
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Scott Marshall on December 30, 2015 at 8:43 pm said:

What a sight only seen them from afar

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- Phil Lanoue on December 31, 2015 at 5:13 pm said:
  
  Yeah I love seeing these big guys. Thanks for looking Scott.
  
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Vicky on December 30, 2015 at 8:55 pm said:

What an exciting day! Thank you for sharing your amazing photos!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 31, 2015 at 5:14 pm said:
  
  Thanks much for checking these out Vicky!
  
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Shelley Ridout on December 31, 2015 at 2:05 am said:

Love that last shot!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 31, 2015 at 5:14 pm said:
  
  Yeah that’s a fave of mine too!
  
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Angela on December 31, 2015 at 5:51 am said:

He’s Lovely, We have Wedge tailed Eagles here in Australia.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 31, 2015 at 5:15 pm said:
  
  Those have to be great to see, lucky you!
  
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Victor Rakmil on December 31, 2015 at 7:40 am said:

Wonderful post.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 31, 2015 at 5:15 pm said:
  
  I appreciate you looking and commenting, thanks!
  
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ecoy1 on December 31, 2015 at 7:50 am said:

Beautiful captures and great observation, Phil!.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 31, 2015 at 5:16 pm said:
  
  Thanks for checking these out. My only concern right now is that I have not seen the two together in some time. I really hope somebody didn’t lose a mate.
  
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foxleylady on December 31, 2015 at 9:53 am said:

Does this mean that this is a female eagle and is it early for one to begin building?

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- Phil Lanoue on December 31, 2015 at 5:18 pm said:
  
  I honestly don’t know 100% if this is the male or the female. When I see them together I can tell, but tough individually. They both will contribute to nest building. I’m just a little worried because I have not seen the to together in a while. It would be awful if one was hurt or died.
  
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dinajohnston on December 31, 2015 at 1:00 pm said:

Wow! You got some really good action shots there. I’ve never seen them get nesting material from the ground before.

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- Phil Lanoue on December 31, 2015 at 5:19 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much! Yes, first time I ever saw one grab stuff off the ground. I have seen them flying around with branches plucked off trees.
  
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Gunta on December 31, 2015 at 2:28 pm said:

A truly great day! Happy 2016!

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- Phil Lanoue on December 31, 2015 at 5:19 pm said:
  
  Yes indeed a great day! HNY!
  
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itchyfeetsblog on January 4, 2016 at 7:34 pm said:

All amazing shots especially the ones where he is flying and all. Enjoyed it. -Janet & Lenja

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