The Eagles are coming!!!!!!!
Every year around the middle of November, Coeur d Alene gets a huge migration of Bald Eagles to the lake. They come every year for the salmon run and usually stay till mid Jan. For the last 3-5 years I’ve gone out and taken photos of these enormous birds. From the 1000′s of images I have of them I bet I only have 5 to 10 that I really like or show. Well, I went out this morning to go and take some shots and I was very surprised! When I got down to the lake I noticed about 10 to 15 eagles flying and fishing for food. That was the most I have ever seen this time of year. Then as I got out of the truck I began counting again. I counted 35 – 40 bald eagles either flying or sitting in the pine trees. I was thinking to myself, today is going to be a great photo day! But as usual once I start walking to my spot to shoot they all seem to fly away. I did manage to take a couple of shots which I will post below. Come back and check the blog Wednesday afternoon. We are supposed to have blue sky’s which makes for great Eagle pictures. But at the same time means freezing temperatures, probably in the low 10′s and yes that is no joke!
Keep in mind that Bald Eages heads and tail feathers don’t usually turn white until after they are 7 years old. The one on the top left above is probably 6 or just turning 7.
Add comment November 27th, 2006
