Bald Eagle 2 of 3 @ Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Maryland

    From Maple Dam Road, near the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.

    This might be one of the same birds as seen in this previous shot from some months ago. It's the same tree, and I've seen what might be this pair of eagles in the area just about every visit (over 10). These birds will let you get close, the tree is at the roads edge, but after a bit of observing and taking photos will take off. If I had to guess, I'd say they're older birds and pretty much own the territory and only fly off because they'd rather be alone, not because they're afraid of anything. ;)

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    1. ~Suemil~ (59 months ago | reply)

      Fantastic capture!!

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    2. jkrlos36 (59 months ago | reply)

      Sensacional imagen...!

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    5. hjalmar1886 (59 months ago | reply)

      Wonderful capture! Well done!

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    7. Tall Bob, docbryantusn, and ~MAMA Z~ added this photo to their favorites.

    8. ~MAMA Z~ (59 months ago | reply)

      I couldn't expect anything but the very best from you...and you never fail!

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    9. greybeh1979 (59 months ago | reply)

      Amazing birds... I'd love to see them in the wild, myself. Very nice capture!

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    11. Roberto Cisneros (59 months ago | reply)

      Nominated

      I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
      National Geographic: Are You Good Enough?

    12. jwpmet, ferran pestaña, celticsong, and klg1309 added this photo to their favorites.

    13. klg1309 (57 months ago | reply)

      Great capture. I know how hard it is to photograph birds from experience.

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    15. Paul Williams (Iron Ammonite) (21 months ago | reply)

      Lovely pic. Thanks for sharing. Paul

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