Photography

Oh that beautiful bird!

July 15, 2011 / 36 Comments

I see an eagle every so often but never in mass.   My husband and son saw eagles every day on their fishing trip to Englefield Bay, British Columbia. I hope you enjoy these photos taken by our son.

The eagles sit in the trees and wait for the fishing boats to return.  When the fish are cleaned the show begins…

This has to be nature at it’s best.  I would have paid to see this show!  Oh that’s right, I did!

What we do for pictures like this and a freezer full of salmon…

Hugs,

 

Anne

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36 Comments

  • gema gomez

    September 20, 2011 at 6:35 am Reply

    cuando yo estoy viendo tanta belleza en tu blog ,no puedo dejar pasar el agregar mi humilde comentario,todo en tu blog es bello e inspira,pero estas tomas a este bello aguila real son sorprendentes ,gracias por dejarme ver este bello momento,y recibe bendiciones mil para usted y su familia.

  • Nancy C. in Utah

    July 19, 2011 at 8:06 am Reply

    Wow Anne! Gorgeous photos. They are such majestic birds, I never get tired of seeing them on the rare occasion I catch a glimpse. When my hubby lived in Alaska, he got a lot of photos of bald eagles at the rescue site somewhere around Anchorage. There were always dozens of them there at any given time, but they only had a few permanent residents that sustained injuries that kept them from hunting for themselves. Otherwise they were rehabilitated and released. Thanks so much for sharing these beautiful shots. Hugs…

  • Sandra

    July 16, 2011 at 4:00 pm Reply

    a What lovely birds I remember seeing them when we took a trip to B.C. a few years ago. I love Salmon, did he get enough to pay for trip? Salmon is really good for you especially B.C. salmon. Hope you enjoy, I am sure every time your husband eats it ,it will bring back memories.

  • Karen CA

    July 16, 2011 at 9:19 am Reply

    what absolutely fabulous pictures! thanks so much for sharing them. what a treat to see that in real life, your son and hubby were very fortunate to get to experience that!

  • mimi'sdarlins

    July 16, 2011 at 9:08 am Reply

    Anne, your son’s photos are amazing….I’m forwarding your blog to my hubby :)
    Oh, to see this magnificent bird in motion, it must have been an experience! Thank you for sharing.

  • Barb

    July 16, 2011 at 7:15 am Reply

    Wonderful photos! (I think the experience of seeing them in person was worth every penny.)

    They really are magnificent creatures, aren’t they?

    Thanks for sharing these pictures with us.

  • Andrea

    July 15, 2011 at 8:02 pm Reply

    Seeing these pictures sure makes me miss home (born and raised in BC, but now living in Alberta). In veterinary school, I belonged to a wild bird club and we treated many Bald and Golden Eagles. When we had to catch them in their enclosure, for treatments, we had to wear a full face shield, protective clothing and massive leather gloves. Even protected like that, they were so frightening as they are huge, and their talons and beaks are incredibly powerful. Then imagine trying to collect a blood sample while having to hold one down….yikes! I’ll take a scratching/hissing cat over that any day! An incredible creature!

    • Anne

      July 16, 2011 at 8:38 am Reply

      It must have taken two people! I can’t even imagine being that close to one and trying to help it. What an experience that must have been.

      Hope you are loving your new home!

  • Charlsey

    July 15, 2011 at 3:32 pm Reply

    So majestic! No wonder it is our national bird! Thank you for sharing. Your son captured their beauty and awesomeness!

  • Sue

    July 15, 2011 at 3:31 pm Reply

    I’ve seen a couple but never that close, you got some great photos. They’re such awesome birds, when you see them in person it’s easy to see why they’re so revered.

  • Deborah Hays

    July 15, 2011 at 2:04 pm Reply

    I am truly speechless… such beauty. I thank every day God for the spectacular creatures that He made for us to enjoy. Your son has quite the eye. Thanks for sharing his gift of photography…. the magnificence of the birds was captured beautifully. Many hugs, Debbie

  • Els Lunenberg

    July 15, 2011 at 12:21 pm Reply

    Wow Ann, thanks for sharing.
    8 years ago I was in BC Canada and saw the bold Eagles many times, but this was awsome!

  • Louise

    July 15, 2011 at 12:13 pm Reply

    What beautiful shots your son captured. Living less than a mile from the British Columbia border eagles are a daily occurance and one we never tire of. Bet that salmon is going to taste fabulous.. Thanks for sharing..

  • Sunny

    July 15, 2011 at 10:26 am Reply

    These photos are absolutely awesome! I watch an Eagle Cam near here each spring, from the time eggs are laid until the eaglets fledge. So interesting to watch. Thanks so much for sharing!!

  • Judy C in NC

    July 15, 2011 at 10:16 am Reply

    I watched a live stream of an Eagle’s nest in Hampton Roads, Virginia this Spring and I have never been so interested in anything for a long time. They are absolutely beautfiul creatures and for them to have seen all this in person has to be one of the best memory makers. Thank you so much for sharing these pictures. Judy C in NC

  • Jean

    July 15, 2011 at 10:05 am Reply

    My friend Nikki went up to British Columbia for years with her dad. He fished and she quilted. They went to the same spot on Vancouver Island and the same pair of Eagles came back year after year to nest. She said it was wonderful.

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