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Bald Eagle - Up Close & Personal

This is one of a mated pair of Bald Eagles that have a currently active nest in NW Oregon.

 

This Eagle had an issue with a 3rd adult Bald Eagle that was showing too much interest in the nesting area. The Eagle "noise" was constant while the 3rd Eagle was present.

 

I loved the "noise"!

 

Firstly, because it's such a wonderful series of calls. But, the best part (for me) of having the Eagles expressing their concern in a verbal manner is that they have their mouths open so much, which leads to some really cool head shot opportunities.

 

I was lucky enough to be able to take pics for several hours, on two separate days, photographing these Bald Eagles and their two chicks.

 

Horrible lighting conditions on the second day led to the awful solid white backgrounds, but the Eagles didn't seem to mind the poor lighting, hahaha.

 

What a wonderful experience!

 

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Uploaded on May 4, 2023
Taken on April 30, 2023