Bald Eagle resting on an ice shelf – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/3200, ISO 400, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light, not baited
Earlier this month I watched as this adult Bald Eagle flew in and landed on an ice shelf to take a rest on the wetlands of Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. Even though the eagle was way out on the ice I decided to stop my Jeep and take photos of it.
It was quiet and peaceful on the refuge and I had the eagle all to myself. I wasn’t in a hurry to be anywhere which is the way I prefer my trips to the refuge to be. The snow and frost covered ice sparkled in the sunlight and the eagle looked very regal perched upon it.
I know I sat with this eagle longer than other people may have and I was 100% fine with that. This winter I haven’t photographed many of the Bald Eagles that overwinter the valleys or that spend their time high in the mountains near creeks, reservoirs or rivers. Sharing a few relaxed moments with this Bald Eagle was important to me. My feet were warm, the sun was shining, the air was clear. I let everything else go and enjoyed the view I had in front of me. I need to do more of that.
Life is good.
Mia
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Beautiful shot of our national “Guardian at the Gate”. Thanks Mia.
That diamond-snow!!! I would love to spend many, many moments with this gorgeous bird!
Serenity and peaceful
Life IS good when you see a Bald Eagle!
I love all the sparkles.