Bald Eagle with Fish


Posted by Axel Hildebrandt on Sun Nov 28, 2021 12:42 pm

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Photographed at Conowingo in Maryland. This Bald Eagle successfully hid the fish under his tail and was not attacked by other eagles.
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by david fletcher on Sun Nov 28, 2021 12:45 pm
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Clever strategy that Axel. Not heard of it but brilliant observation. Super shot!
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by ken archer on Sun Nov 28, 2021 1:06 pm
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Sweet flight capture of this beauty with its hidden meal Axel. Excellent Details!
 

by Mary Brun on Sun Nov 28, 2021 1:53 pm
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Incredible capture of this splendid Eagle.
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by Carol Clarke on Sun Nov 28, 2021 3:00 pm
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What a clever birdie! Well spotted and taken, Axel, great behaviour capture with superb detail.

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by Dan Kearl on Sun Nov 28, 2021 6:17 pm
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Excellent POV and angle in the frame with a killer BG...
 

by Karl Egressy on Sun Nov 28, 2021 6:43 pm
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Great observation and excellent flight shot with the fish.
 

by ADKShooter on Mon Nov 29, 2021 4:29 pm
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Terrific behavioral shot and narrative. I also very much like the diagonal flight of the eagle and the wonderful details captured.
 

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