Bald eagles flying around their dinner perch
Watching these two eagles for an hour back in March, I am convinced they are the pair who will occupy the large nest perched in these trees over a pond on a farm on the high prairie east of the Crowsnest Pass.
Both had no difficulty catching the ground squirrels in the fields surrounding the pond. When they did, they returned to this branch to eat – possibly for the company. It was very cool to be a stone’s throw away from the wonderful creatures. At close range, I was reminded how big these birds are.
Other eagles circled the water as well but none seemed paired up like these two which leads me to believe they “own” the nest. I’ll get back there soon and see where things stand now!
There were a lot of fun shots to choose from which I whittled down to these few here. It was, obviously, a well spent afternoon by my standards.
Christopher Martin Photography 
I used one of the photos in this post as a reference for a painting, I hope that is ok! (I’m not selling it or anything, it is just for my grandfather)
April 27, 2016 at 7:50 am
Great shots-am so happy that spring is here with all the birds arriving.
April 22, 2016 at 11:50 pm
Me too! Thanks Jane.
April 24, 2016 at 2:51 pm
Fantastic pictures!
April 22, 2016 at 2:24 am
All the grandeur in them! I’m amazed by the wingspan and how sharp they are.
April 21, 2016 at 10:59 pm
Thank you RR! They really are immense birds.
April 24, 2016 at 2:51 pm
Muito bonito
April 21, 2016 at 1:47 pm
Fantastic and beautiful
April 21, 2016 at 12:39 pm
Thank you Claire.
April 24, 2016 at 2:52 pm
It’s a pleasure Christopher
April 24, 2016 at 2:53 pm
Fantastic photos.
April 21, 2016 at 11:48 am
Beautiful images!
April 21, 2016 at 8:19 am
Awesome Pics Chris..Really love the bald Eagle in action..and you have really captured it very well…Thanks
April 21, 2016 at 8:08 am
Thank you so much. I hope you are enjoying your weekend travels!
April 24, 2016 at 2:52 pm
Stunning and so majestic. I felt as though I was almost watching a movie unfold.
April 21, 2016 at 3:04 am
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such beautiful birds
April 21, 2016 at 12:51 am
They truly are. I completely agree.
April 21, 2016 at 12:51 am