Bald Eagle with his Prey!
He made my day/week. See him on his previous pass when he missed...
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This photo was taken on June 18, 2006 in Great Falls, Virginia, US.
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KaroliK, guzelilayda, Geyser Gary, sydneyamw, and 64 other people added this photo to their favorites.
ozoni11 (73 months ago | reply)
Great shot. Glad to see you're still stalking the big ones.
*Ivan* (73 months ago | reply)
great catch
Robert 345 (73 months ago | reply)
This is what Flickr is all about.
KaroliK (73 months ago | reply)
I totally understand what you mean when you talk about not having words to describe the experience. When I followed the GBHerons this winter/spring, there was something almost mystical about it. They're majestic birds, but to see a Bald Eagle would be just amazing. I so appreciate these images you post -- it's the next best thing to watching it myself. :)
Doug Lloyd (73 months ago | reply)
I knew this was coming after the last one. LOL Very nice for sure.
Doug
mikebrsm (73 months ago | reply)
Congratulations Jon, your perseverance has paid off with a wonderful capture.
Geyser Gary (73 months ago | reply)
Good day to be an eagle, bad day to be a fish. The head grab can't feel good. It's great to see them when they actually hit. I have watched eagles circle a lake for a half hour and miss every time. It gives new meaning to the phrase, "eagle eye". :-)
AlexandraPhotos (73 months ago | reply)
Wow, he did get the fish. Really well timed capture
martytdx (73 months ago | reply)
Nice catch (both you and him).
Nikographer [Jon] (73 months ago | reply)
@Geyser Gary that surprises me, that the eagles you've seen aren't more successful hunting. It's been my experience to see eagles at a stocked-man-made lake in MD (Centennial Lake) and here on the Potomac River getting fish very easily, within minutes, often in the single digits. Osprey on the other hand are much slower.
The eagle actually stalked his prey I think from the tree, and flew about 150 yards to get it. Since he had the fish in his grips for a split second on his first pass (when he lost it) I suspect he caught the same fish moments later after a rest in the tree.
He probably killed it on the first pass. I've possibly seen this hunting behaviour twice now where the hunt is a two step process. lol
Nikographer [Jon] (73 months ago | reply)
Although I called this one "The One That Got Away" I think this is the other one where he got it on his second pass. This is from Centennial Lake.
alfuso (73 months ago | reply)
awesome! kinda shot I want to get. If the Ospreys will cooperate
sydneyamw (73 months ago | reply)
What a GREAT photo! Nice timing!
jimall (73 months ago | reply)
Excellent shots!
Especially great timing to catch this awesome bird!
ImageInnovation Photography (73 months ago | reply)
Also fabulous. I love the detail on the spread wing. Great catch -- for you and him.
garyhymes (73 months ago | reply)
Wow! That's incredible! Great action shot!
catbutler (72 months ago | reply)
What a photo! Perfect...
Cinny Lou Who (72 months ago | reply)
great shot. nothing like catching something like this.
MyAngel 27 (72 months ago | reply)
Incredible! Congrats on getting that shot!
brentdanley (72 months ago | reply)
Supurb! You do a fantastic job with these.
dee_r (72 months ago | reply)
inbelievable capture...your trigger finger went into action just at the right moment...
Garnite (72 months ago | reply)
This is excellent. One of the most memorable things I ever saw was an eagle hit the water in front of my boat, then flop down onto his belly. I had all my trolling gear out at the time, but got as close as I could and turned in circles watching him. He swam with his neck arched, doing a breaststroke with his wings. When he got to shore, he got one foot anchored on the rocks, gave a heave, and pulled out about a 5 pound Coho salmon that he had in the other. I was amazed at how well they swim. Would have loved to have today's camera then.
Clyde Barrett (72 months ago | reply)
Awesome!
ButterstickLover (72 months ago | reply)
Jon I'm lost for words.
Tut99 (Roger) (72 months ago | reply)
Fantastic shot Jon! You can see the eagle straining to lift the fish.
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ucumari (72 months ago | reply)
Superb capture! I love the water spray in the air!
Zachary B (72 months ago | reply)
What a shot!
babaghan (72 months ago | reply)
That is way cool!
Mrs.MikeBRSM (72 months ago | reply)
Mike (mikebrsm) told me about these shots, but I had not view them yet! Once again..WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : )
dcmandrill (72 months ago | reply)
Fantastic! I need to stake out the river instead of hiking the trails!
Anvilcloud (72 months ago | reply)
You must be thrilled with these pics. I know I would be.
ricmcarthur (72 months ago | reply)
Excellent.
Kelsana (72 months ago | reply)
Oh WOW what a pair of shots.....super capture. I was out in the marshes last week I have a new respect for bird photos.
pinklassy3 (72 months ago | reply)
Just amazing!!!
Perfection!
KaroliK (72 months ago | reply)
Blogged at odd time signatures
noahg. (72 months ago | reply)
Exceptional shot!
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lawatha (72 months ago | reply)
Fantastic shot! I have a similar shot- but my eagle grabbed a duck instead of a fish. Your shot is crisp and clear and full of detail- perfect shot!
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Phototrain Photography (72 months ago | reply)
Breathtaking! Nice shot!
driko (70 months ago | reply)
Awesome shot!
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Alexander Yates (70 months ago | reply)
WOW- Jon that's really wonderful!
concept_machine (70 months ago | reply)
yes nature is cruel but im glad because its so beautiful to see a picture of a fish being clawed into by a predator, thank you God
Bill Jones Jr [deleted] (69 months ago | reply)
Great shot!
Johny Day (69 months ago | reply)
Wow !! just Wow !!
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sfink16 (69 months ago | reply)
Great catch!
crime scene (69 months ago | reply)
wow made my day and all I got was to see the photo!!!
unlocal (63 months ago | reply)
awesome
chrls_ldr (62 months ago | reply)
that fish looks a little big to be a trout... do you know wat kind of fish it is?
Nikographer [Jon] (62 months ago | reply)
I would guess Catfish, but IDK for sure.
Thailand Photo (62 months ago | reply)
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webted (48 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Bird with prey, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Great picture...!
ir guy (44 months ago | reply)
cool shot
pdksh (20 months ago | reply)
This is way cool...great capture. Patience and perseverance pay off.