African Fish Eagle. by Meisiekind
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Description
The African Fish Eagle is by far my most favourite bird - not necessarily because of its looks, but because of its very distinct call. There is nothing quite like being next to a water hole in one of the game reserves at sunset and hearing the call of one of these beauties. Just the thought gives me goosebumps!!
I caught this one with its prey. I find the image quite busy, however, getting a shot like this is very rare. We had a long debate whether it is a fish or some rodent that he is busy eating. I'll leave the decision up to you. *smile*
Thank you for popping by and for any comments you may wish to leave.
Hugs, Carin xx
*image scanned from film negative*
Comments (48)
PD154
Wonderful capture Carin, you are right it is busy, but as you say a one time oportunity...Nice work!
beachzz
As you said, just getting a foto like this is a feat in itself, it's fantastic!! As far as his lunch is concerned, I think he's already cut it up into tiny little pieces and we'll never know what was on his menu!!
West_coaster07
Sweetheart... I love this capture. The details of the eagle are set off by the texture of the large branch to make this "WOW"! Hopefully we will get a similar opportunity again, only then we will be able to debate the prey at the scene. smile 143 and T minus 116. Hugs & kisses, Bruce xox
Doriutz
Beautiful shot :)
JeffG7BRJ
It looks a bit furry for a fish but I wouldn't want to get much closer to check. Excellent capture Carin, you are very lucky to get this close. Superb work. Bravo!!!!!
meico
As intrepid in your photography as ever - I don't find the shot overly busy - indeed I think the multiplicity of elements and textures puts this magnificent bird into a context. Another lovely slice of your fascinating wild life for which I thank you so much. Bravo, dear Carin. Hugs, Mike xx
Cytisus
Excellent capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BorisB
A wonderful shot, great!!
dhanco
It is busy, but a beautiful shot of that magnificent bird. Thank you for sharing your part of the world, Carin.
Gwyn Tyger
a stunning capture and find
virginiese
Very nice shot ! Thanks for the explanations too ! A beautiful bird !
Jay-el-Jay
A wonderful bird and a fine shot.
durleybeachbum
Super shot!
fredster66
Amazing image... nicely done!
kilsbyr
what a wonderful shot, beautiful color and sharpness
ledwolorz
Beautiful bird and amazing shot,
ShadowsNTime
Super capture Carin! Very different than the eagles here but beautiful in its own right. A bit bulkier I think and now you have me dying of curiosity what it sounds like, lol! I like that its somewhat camouflaged by the leaves:-)
goodoleboy
Cool shot of the African Fish Eagle -- a species of raptor I never heard of before -- enjoying his brunch amidst the busy foliage. You must have caught this one many years ago, like in the mid 1980s, if this is a scan of a film negative.
JaneEden
Fabulous capture Carin, what a find!!! Great shot my friend, hugs Jane xx
dorothylee
Great find and a great capture!
kimariehere
WOW exceptional wildlife Eagal capture!!!! oh wow i have never been so close to one in the wild!! how exciting to get !!! looks like its a smaller bird of some sort to me !!! one to be proud of !!!
skiwillgee
Wow, what a massive bird. Where I live there are a number of Ospreys, also known as fish hawks. They are large but not this big. Great shot.
Chipka
This is an impressive capture of an impressive bird. Great capture, with a nice sense of intimacy, if that makes sense. I don't find this image busy at all, either. The branches add something to this. For me, the branches and the "business" adds quite a lot of environmental atmosphere and puts the eagle in it's native context. Brilliantly seen and wonderfully presented.
lucindawind
ohhh excellent !
busi2ness
Good action capture very rare to see, because they never seem to perch where a camera can reach them. Well spotted and captured!
Richardphotos
being that close in the wild is awesome as your capture
kgb224
Excellent capture Carin.It is true the African fish eagle call is like music on the ears.
junge1
A wonderful capture Carin. Looks difficult to photograph, Sig...
Santa29Klaus
Excellent shot! The eagle seems very alert, and you were able to capture that to! And yes... I love the sound of the fish eagle aswell! Have a gr8 day!
mickuk50
the only chance i might get to see one of these is in a zoo if i`m lucky so thanks for showing this carin :o)..excellent shot mick