'way out there', one of a pair of White-bellied Sea Eagles. Original/cropped.
here is where I stood for that first photo. There's a 'dot' top right-hand side of photo, one of the w.b.s.eagles.
Walking then over to the wooden fence, because they had landed in the trees, about 3/4 way up that tall light post high, and to the right of it. Soooo far away.
Walking then over to the wooden fence, because they had landed in the trees, about 3/4 way up that tall light post high, and to the right of it. Soooo far away.
which explains this shot, though I'm amazed to have gotten that even.
and the other, was higher up.
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Great post and well worth the long distance photos!
ReplyDeleteaptly-named - white bellied, for sure!
ReplyDeleteI take long distance photos too - sometimes just for the "record". I liked seeing these!
ReplyDeleteYou did an amazing job for that sort of distance. Impressive. Know you are going to really enjoy this!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool bird!! I've learned it's impossible to get perfect shots every time. Usually when I see a bird for the first time, I'm so excited my hands are shaking. Yes, my life is that boring. :)
ReplyDeleteNice, I really like the first shot that is awesome.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful flash of white! I often take distance photos for identification. In this case, I would surely take them for the amazing bushland.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures Carole.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see the White-bellied Sea Eagle, you get a lot of adrenaline through your body.
Greetings Irma
Precious bird, WB Sea-Eagle is a superb, nice one Carole.
ReplyDeleteHI Carole Amazing how you got the shots from that distance.Love the first flight shot. You must have been pumped with adrenaline that day. All worth it every time.
ReplyDeleteNever mind the size of the image Carole at least you got to see the bird. It looks the size of a barn door.{:))
ReplyDeleteWow, you catch this seldom bird really good. Amazing !
ReplyDeleteBest regards, Synnöve
So striking in beauty and stature!!! Wow.
ReplyDeleteHi Carole
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, it's always exciting to see what will happen when one is out there looking for birds. Nice to see the flying bird and of course I would also take some photos, even if the bird is far away!
Greetings Pia
Raptors are amazing birds. Even if the shots were far out you can see the birds clear enough to enjoy them. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery distinctive raptors! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteJust brilliant Carole!
ReplyDeleteOh no, never second guess taking far away pictures such as those - such a sight. Magnificent birds :D)
I enjoyed these photos very much Carole, lovely birds of prey aren't they?
ReplyDeleteMagnificent birds! Sometimes long distance shots are all you can get.
ReplyDeleteI like the long distance photos because they set the subject in the environment. I wouldn't have expected Sea-Eagles on the forested hillsides - if I squint, they could be Bald Eagles.
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