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Bald Eagle 2018

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Hi, While out today I saw this Bald Eagle sitting in a tree by the river. I was driving back from one of my farms, and just happened to see it. It was in a big tree right by the RR trestle that crosses the river. So I stopped, and tried to sneak down the RR tracks to get closer....the temp was 6 degrees F, so the snow was wicked crunchy and loud...like walking on Potato chips.... I did manage to get within 100 yards of it,and took these pics,as I didn't want to spook it and lose the pic op. when I tried to get even closer, well it flew off down river, where I could not see it because of the trees along the tracks. I know it's not the best pic, but it's the first for 2018, and since last year that I have seen one.
  after shooting this pic, I walked to the bridge, and to my surprise there's a River Otter in the open water at the base.. I got 2 pics of it before it went back under the water..never saw it again. posting that pic next...  enjoy them!
Image size
2962x1975px 3.51 MB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 7D
Shutter Speed
1/512 second
Aperture
F/8.0
Focal Length
300 mm
ISO Speed
1600
Date Taken
Feb 3, 2018, 7:37:53 AM
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NurturingNaturesGift's avatar
A majestic bird, great job George.