Eagles on a clam tide

[Louis Champan]

Clam tides are normally not my favorite time to go out on the beach in search of eagles and other birds, but after this weekend I may have to change my mind on that. Amongst all of the clam diggers there were plenty of shorebirds and one persistent eagle, and this guy was not going to be intimidated by any clam diggers. I photographed this eagle for over an hour while it stayed in one spot and finally when a few of the diggers got just a bit to close he was off.
Anyway, it was a great weekend with eagles, Dowitchers, Yellowlegs, Redknots and Snowy Plovers on the beach most every morning.
All shot from the window of my truck.

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4. He's becoming annoyed at my presence and the sound of my camera's shutter.
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Louie

 

[PhotogWannabe]

Wonderful sequence of shots! Thanks for posting.

 

[Nightwings]

As always, a really great series, Louie. Thanks for sharing

Ron

 

[Phil K]

Very nice set Louie.

 

[troylim]

Bravo, stunning series.

 

[pbjunkiee]

#4

"who dat?"

 

[Mike Delgado]

Awesome shots! Love the light.

 

[alexf]

Excellent set Louie. The light is awesome.

 

[Anthony747]

Beautiful shots Louie!

 

[sla12]

Well done Louie! #4 looks like he recognized you.

 

[james thiel]

Wow Louie what a find. Looks like you had a great time at the ocean. Janice and I took a long drive down to Longbeach on Friday but we did not have much time to spend as we had to get home. We saw lots of eagles around there as well but no great photo opps like this. Your images are great and what a treat to have good light as well.

 

[RKnecht]

Awesome set Louie. Especially like the pose in the last one. Well done.

 

[Tim O]

Super job on these Louie! Eagles walking always gets a :smile: out me they look so awkward...but when they take to the air I am always amazed at this beautiful creature.Glad to see you still have some to get pics of.

 

[donski]

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4. He's becoming annoyed at my presence and the sound of my camera's shutter.

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Louie

"Oh noe, you di'nt!"

Good series.

 

[Allan]

I am not commenting on the individual photos as they are all great. I agree with Jim - what a find!

 

[Kevin Scott]

Spectacular images, Louie! Well worth the effort!!

 

[mpavia]

Great shots!

 

[RonS]

Great series Louie. I also love #4, think I would be ready to roll up the window.

 

[Baxter]

Awesome series of photos. Is this typical behavior for eagles in your area?

 

[Louis Champan]

Wonderful sequence of shots! Thanks for posting.

Thanks for taking a look Paul.

As always, a really great series, Louie. Thanks for sharing

Ron

Thanks very much Ron.

Very nice set Louie.

Hi Phil and many thanks.

Bravo, stunning series.

Thanks very much Troy. Hopefully I'll be getting to Florida this fall.

#4

"who dat?"

Thanks for commenting.

Awesome shots! Love the light.

Appreciate your comments.

Excellent set Louie. The light is awesome.

Hi Alex and thank you.