Messy Eater
Messy Eater - This Bald Eagle landed on the ferry I was on in Juneau and had caught a small smelt fish and was eating it right next to me. He hadn't noticed me sitting quietly on the deck and took his fish to a higher perch after took a few images.
Bald Eagles are opportunistic feeders, and in Alaska many populations feed primarily on fish, but also on seabirds, waterfowl and carrion. Here in California, our Bald Eagles often hunt ground squirrel, coot and mallard, especially in the summer months.
I never tire of seeing or photographing our natural bird and it is so great to see them making returns throughout the continent!
Species: Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
Location: Juneau, AK
Date Taken: 6/19/2019
Equipment: Nikon D810 + 200-500mm f5.6 ED VR
Settings: 1/1000s, ISO: 800, f/5.6, Handheld
Messy Eater
Messy Eater - This Bald Eagle landed on the ferry I was on in Juneau and had caught a small smelt fish and was eating it right next to me. He hadn't noticed me sitting quietly on the deck and took his fish to a higher perch after took a few images.
Bald Eagles are opportunistic feeders, and in Alaska many populations feed primarily on fish, but also on seabirds, waterfowl and carrion. Here in California, our Bald Eagles often hunt ground squirrel, coot and mallard, especially in the summer months.
I never tire of seeing or photographing our natural bird and it is so great to see them making returns throughout the continent!
Species: Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
Location: Juneau, AK
Date Taken: 6/19/2019
Equipment: Nikon D810 + 200-500mm f5.6 ED VR
Settings: 1/1000s, ISO: 800, f/5.6, Handheld