This pair of Bald Eagles has been faithfully using this nest for several years. Perhaps their success accounts for several nesting spots up and down the Tuscarawas River, Tuscarawas County Ohio. I usually will see a few from our house in New Philadelphia flying over the river each year.
I’ve known of this nest a little further south for awhile and finally had the opportunity under the right conditions to stop in and get a few shots. There were a dozen or so photographers set up. Their lenses could have swallowed mine and not even burped, but I found a hole through the spring tree canopy and came away with a few nice captures.
I hope you enjoy my Friday Friends.
A click on the image will enlarge the photos. Shot with Nikon D5200, Nikkor 55-300mm, f5.6, ISO 400, handheld.
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You did great. I bet those big lenses didn’t do any better than yours! After all, you were probably able to maneuver a little better to get the perfect angle. I must say, the the interstate and McDonalds seemed a little out of place to me. I guess I think of the bald eagle as being so free and “wild.” Being that close to a bustling interstate just feels “wrong” to me.
It shows how much they have come back. The shot surprised me, I didn’t realize we were this close to this small town exit, but only as the Eagles flight. Very rural.
I always consider it a special treat to see bald eagles.
I agree. Their is so much majesty seen while watching them.
They certainly are majestic!
I wholeheartedly agree! The affection and shared duty I saw in this pair was also quite touching.
Beautiful ! I wish I had the opportunity to take such shots!!! You are very blessed 🙂
They are a treat. This is the only the second nest I’ve seen, but the first pair on a nest.
They are a treat! This pair happens to be along a well traveled road by and overlook. I try to be fair to their neighbors since they have to deal with the traffic.
Absolutely breathtaking!
Thank you!
Thankyou!
Very nice…sounds like the trails around here. If a raptor is known to be around, you are sure to find quite a few photographers on a stake out.
So true. This is along the riverbank, but below the roadway. One of the neighbors attends church and helped me out a bit. Kinda crazy.
It’s kind of crazy, but in an exhilarating way. I’m so glad I have this hobby, and I have also met many nice people along the way.
So true. This pair on the riverbank is also below the roadway which is above the nest. It gets crazy I’m told. I worked with a neighbor to keep things friendly.
Magnificent birds! And you did great, the photos are excellent!
Thankyou very much!
Your ‘regular’ camera did great. These are amazing shots. The one with the Golden Arches made me chuckle to think these magnificent birds were so close to the drive through. 🙂
After duty change I followed it down river a bit. Then the golden arches appeared. Haha. As the eagle flies it’s close, but otherwise it’s a long twisted route away.
Great shots! And I loved your line about swallowing yours without even a burp! I can so relate!
I tried once last year and couldn’t connect. A little practice, a little bit longer lense and better result. And…a little feeling of haha 🙂
Well captured, indeed. Ignore those cats with the honking big lenses.
Thank you, and I’m glad I don’t have to rent a uhaul set up a shot.
Fantastic Photos! I hope to get some eagle shots in the near future. I like your captions. I recently final got a nice telephoto zoom equivalent 28-280 for my new camera mirrorless Lumix G85. So I’m just starting to get some nice bird images.
Thank you and have some great fun shooting. Those great shots I see everyone take come with a lot of effort I’m finding 🙂 the fun of it all. Every missed shot drives me back out to try again.
Wow! Stunning captures. I have never seen them in pairs.
Thank you. It’s a unique spot to get this view. They are gorgeous birds.
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