It Is Your Turn to Get Dinner
by Bruce Bley
Title
It Is Your Turn to Get Dinner
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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This photograph of a two bald eagle was taken a few days ago while visiting Seward Park in Rock Falls, Illinois. Up until the past few years, a person would not see bald eagles in our area, but with the change of climate that keeps the water open longer and the surrounding habitat it has allowed the eagles to return to the river where it more conducive for the eagles to find food. They now perch themselves in the large oak tress at the park and search for their next prey, perhaps a fish swimming in the water. When they have spotted a fish they quickly circle the area where the fish is and then dive to catch the fish in it's talons. They will then either return to the tree to eat their capture or feed on it along the banks of the river. On this particular day, I saw 3 male eagles in this tree and 4 eagles in another tree not to far away. I also was able to see two more eagles on the ice of the Rock River. It is nice to see a once endanged speices be able to breed in our area and live on again like many years ago. The bald eagle, with its snowy-feathered head and white tail, is the proud national bird symbol of the United States--yet the bird was nearly wiped out. I am happy to say that at least for us in my area of the country, they are are definately making a come back. I hope you have enjoyed this photograph and will share it with others.
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February 16th, 2013
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Comments (33)
Danielle R T Haney
It can be difficult to get a good shot of one eagle~ you've managed an AMAZING one of two! I love the way their bodies are forming a heart! (& I see you posted this just about 3 years ago) Happy Valentines Day Bruce!
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group" Sensational Animals", Greta. Thank you for the like. I am very grateful for the honor.
Greta Corens
CONGRATULATIONS! This image is now featured on the Homepage of 'Sensational Animals'. You are invited to visit the group and promote this image on the discussion thread. Bravo for this marvelous art. L/F
Jon Burch Photography
Great catch Bruce! Congratulations on your feature! (v)
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the nice compliment, congrats and vote. Jon. I truly appreciate it.
George Cousins
Love it Bruce, the pose is perfect and the title says it all. V/F
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much George. I think this is one of those photographs where I was in the right place at the right time.
David Simons
Excellent capture, Bruce! v/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you, David. I was in the right place at the right time. Thank you for the v/f
Bruce Bley
Kym, I really don't know. I thought the females look different then the males. There was a young one with them also. I am glad you enjoyed this photograph. Thank you so much for the vote. I appreciate it.
Kym Backland
Bruce, Nice new post! Cool, do you think this is a couple? Or do you think it is a Mother and child? I really like that you wrote a nice description about the Eagles in your area. I'm so happy that DDT didn't wipe all the Eagles off the earth. It's fun to see two of them together. Great capture! Voted and fav'd
Bruce Bley
Eva, thank you so much for the feature in the group "Places You Visited and Would Recommend to Others - 3 per", Eva. I really appreciate it and thank you for your continued support of my work.
Bruce Bley
Mariola, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Wildlife One A Day". I really appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Karen, I want to thank you so much for the feature in the group "Blank Greeting Cards". I am very grateful and feel honored.
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