13 January 2013

Wedge-tailed Eagle

Glad I found this image nestled away under an obscure folder name; thought I'd bring it to the top again.

Location: Healesville Sanctuary, Victoria

23 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

wow! look at that BEAK!!! beautiful neck feathers, too!

eileeninmd said...

Oh wow, what amazing closeup. Cool looking Eagle!

Brian King said...

What a magnificent looking bird! The beak is amazing! This is a great photo, Carole! I'm glad you found it!

Grandma Barb's This and That said...

Awesome closeup! He's giving something the eagle eye.

Montanagirl said...

That's quite a beak on him! Love his rusty ruff.

Anonymous said...

Love this guy!

Sharyl said...

I'll say! Glad you did! What a beautiful creature! (And thanks for stopping by my blog on this special day... much appreciated, Carole!)

Focusing on Life said...

What a powerful looking bird...that beak is enormous!!

Bob Bushell said...

Beautiful, the birds of prey have been photographed.

Irma said...

Great picture is Carole, very well portrayed.
Have a nice Sunday, greeting Irma

diane b said...

I'm not sure if it looks strong and handsome or mean and ugly. Great photo.

Anonymous said...

Fantastische Aufnahme von einen tollen Vogel.

Schönen Sonntag dir und ein lieber Gruß von Mathilda ♥

John @ Beans and I on the Loose said...

Wonderful detail in that close-up.

Joop Zand said...

Excellent shot Carole.....nice light and sharp feathers.

Greetings, Joop

Anonymous said...

The feather details of this awesome bird are amazing. Great close-up shot, Carole.

Dianne said...

I think he knows you're taking his photo ...... A great feathered portrait.

Evelyn S. said...

Fabulous close-up of a fearsome beak, Carole!

Seraphinas Phantasie said...

Yesterday we saw a concert with Eagle Eye Cherry. Now you catched a real Eagle Eye. Great work !

Judy said...

Yup! You should be able to lay hands on this shot! I love the mantle of feathers, and his arrogant pose!! Eagles are allowed to be arrogant! Maybe it is even in their job description...

Liz said...

WOW!! Wonderful shot, Carole!
I really do need to get out to Lone Pine Sanctuary. Apparently they have a raptor show. I think it's the only way I will capture a shot like this!

Jan Castle said...

I'm speechless...did you really take this picture? GORGEOUS!
Paper Hugs,
Jan

Carole M. said...

I loved all your comments; thanks all :). And to Jan, I sure did take the photograph, and it was through a wire fence at that.

Kay said...

That's a beautiful close-up photo Carole! Love the feathers.