Princeton Eagles

[Stinky]

After being told about the nest and observing it empty many times, I was fortunate to catch this pair of nesting eagles by Princeton University. Hoping to get back for more photo opportunities and to improve on these images. C&C welcome.

[jamn4ex]

The best way to improve would be to get closer, usually Eagle nests are protected and require 300 ft of privacy. The eagles will change the guard regular, this may provide you with a chance to position yourself in there flight path. Remember to keep track of where sun is when doing this. They also like to nest fairly close to their favorite fishing or hunting spot, find that and you may soon find yourself posting pics like Dans. Looking forward to more. Oh one other thing I have learned about Eagles if you see them, They have been watching you.
Of this set I like 2 and 3 best.

[NorthernFocus]

Any eagle shot is a good shot IMO. I never get tired of seeing them. The configuration of that nest is a bit awkward to shoot. Per James' comments, getting tighter if possible is the best bet. On the flight shot it looks like your focus was locked on the BG. The bird is a bit soft and the details on the tree behind it looks sharp. The wing position is perfect.

... usually Eagle nests are protected and require 300 ft of privacy....

James, bald eagles are no longer on the fed's list of endangered/threatened species in the USA. So any spacing restrictions now are local/state mandated. At least based on the research I've done on the topic. Granted some of the verbiage in the laws isn't the most straightforward for layman's interpretation. I specifically looked into this due to my tendency to stake out nest sites in my boat. Plus here in Alaska, once in a while the state fish and game folks destroy nests that are in problematic locations. If still federally protected I doubt they'd get away with that. And I guess I just explained how protective that state of Alaska is

[Shadowman]

Nice captures.

[jamn4ex]

Eagles are so great to watch sometimes I forget to take the picture.

[Wavelength]

great images

[deetheturk]

Nice images Steve!

[Stinky]

Thanks for the comments. I knew the last image was soft. I had switched to manual focus when the Eagle was sitting on the branch because the limbs would not allow a good focus. Just then, it took off and flew right across my vehicle. I was lucky to get this one.

[Emmie]

Nice images. I love Eagles and there is always some good ones on here

[John 2]

Nice captures Steve.