Bald Eagle Goes in for the Catch

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I was at the cottage at Dewart Lake April 4, 2013. It was the first trip for the season, however I got my best photo ever. I posted it on RedGage right away in hopes to make some money and maybe even bonus money. I don't know if it is because RedGage site is messing up or if the RedGage people simply don't recognize a great capture.

After eating fish!

I was so excited whether the RedGage people appreciate it or not. Just seeing the eagle on my first trip to the cottage was good, however, seeing him/her catch it's lunch was great!

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Dewart Lake Visit

My visit this weekend to the Dewart Lake summer cottage in Syracuse Indiana, proved once again to be critter filled. This is only a portion of the animals I saw. It is truly amazing to watch God's beauty.

As my husband was leaving he looked up in the tree and there sat the pair of eagles by their nest. I can not help myself I had to grab the camera, to me the viewing of the eagles never get old.

Pair of Eagles at Dewart Lake, Syracuse, IN

Taken April 27, 2012

 
Momma and Daddy eagle set so proudly in the tree. It is amazing to watch them as I come to my cottage to work and relax.

Sat proudly looking May 4, 2012

As I am doing things around the cottage I would frequently walk to the drive to peak to see if the eagles were around. Sure enough first thing Friday morning, the eagle sat proudly looking around.  

Soaring overhead

In the afternoon I sat on our deck writing articles for TopicSpotter, Seekyt and Triond; and seriously trying to focus on work at hand, however, seeing the pair of eagles soaring over head made it hard. Sorry I could not seem to capture them both in the same frame. 

Just caught food for the little ones

Again, standing talking to the neighbor he's telling me about what time the eagle catches his food, my camera on the steps below on the deck, I missed it with the camera but not with my eyes. We heard the squawks of the birds and looked up to see the massive eagle taking off with food in hand. I then went to the area to see the tree and there he sat. At least I think it's he. I can't tell them apart.  

May 4th, 2012

I zoomed the lens in as far as I could to try to capture the movement I saw. Bummer still don't see the little ones. Oh well we have all summer to do updates.

May 5th, 2012

Eagle Siting at Dewart Lake-Syracuse IN

On this winter day in January, my husband and I ventured out and up to our summer cottage to see if everything was OK. Back in the fall I learned there was an eagle nest in one of the neighboring trees, so I deliberately took my camera to capture a picture of it. As we drove up the EMS lane I snapped a picture. As we got closer I snapped another to see how large it actually was.

EMS 18C

Close up of eagle nest

According to www.Baldeagleinfo.com, "Bald eagles build their nests in large trees near rivers or coasts. A typical nest is around 5 feet in diameter. Eagles often use the same nest year after year. Over the years, some nests become enormous, as much as 9 feet in diameter, weighing two tons. Even when a nest tree falls or a strong wind blows a nest down, the established pair usually rebuilds at or near the site within a few weeks if it is near the breeding season. The nest may be built in a tree, on a cliff, or even on the ground if there are no other options available."

Eagles profile

Eagle and large nest

 

 

As we were leaving, my husband caught my attention, the eagle had come back and was perched in the tree top by the nest. Oh, what a beautiful site, I grabbed my camera and started snapping off frame after frame. That eagle siting made my day. What an awesome bird.

Awesome Eagle