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A mature bald eagle guarding a dog salmon carcass. Eagles don't get their white head and tail until their fifth year.
If I was Tedz, I would tell you that after 4 1/2 years, all the mature eagles get together and vote on the accomplisments of the youngster in question. If at least 80% are satisfied with his marks in such eagle skills as soaring, terrifying ducks, and chasing seagulls, he is awarded a probationary white head. If he doesn't fowl up in the next 6 months, he is awarded the white tail as well, and is a full fledged eagle.
Unfortunately, I'm not that creative. This was taken through double glazed windows, into a snowstorm. In shock at the snow, I'd been into the scotch, and was somewhat single-glazed. Thanks for looking, comments welcome.
Comments (16)
jgeorge
And here the eagle in a storm of snow!
cloughie
Well, it's a lot better than I could do, even before a few Malts...so given the weather I think it's excellent! See Yer! Alan.
Tedz
I want this Software! Is it 99% Proof? I terrify Ducks! I steal re-regurgitated Sardines from Sea Gulls! I have a White Head...well Silver anyway....the only thing I am missing to be a fully Fledged Eagle....is a bit of Tail....sigh....but, I am working on it :]
Raven_427
Yep ... and considering this some rare shot, i'd like to say thank you!. Want another scotch? I'd gladly buy one .. must be cold out there. Looking forward to old Tedzos reply :) Did he earn his white head already? ooops .. running :)
cynlee
lol! luv your commentary! so that's how it is in the Eagle Society! another lol@tedz... i'll be happy to share a shot with you on this great capture, even though it's snowing & through the window, i can see this is a majestic specimen! cheers! & :] H A P P Y :] B I R T H D A Y ! :]
geneb19
alright damn it...i'm buying the next round. (it's always a good idea to stay on the good side of the bouncer ya know. lol) great image dude!! pass that bottle of great Canadian Club now!
patmartj
This is great, snow brr...not so great... Happy Birthday from me too..I raise a glass that it's a great one also
Akinom
What a majestic specimen you've captured here! Thanks for your commentary too, it's very interesting! Didn't know before! Happy bday, Jim!
garnite
It's not actually my birthday, not until next month. I was just practicing, and fortifying myself in the face of the inclememt weather. One thing, if I'm forced out in that, no way is my blood going to freeze.
Andromeda31
I've seen bald eagles at my brother's place, but never got a good close-up look at one. Regarding your B'day...it's gonna be a cold winter, so if I were you...I'd start celebrating now!! Happy Pre-B'day Jim!!!! :)
davidhate
Fabulous capture, given all the things against it;) Keep warm Jim, don't want to find you frozen to a tree and have to snap you of it;))
logiloglu
wow, i never had seen such an eagle before. great work, my friend.!!!!!!!! :O) !!!!!!
Michelle A.
don't want to find you frozen to a treeNo that would be good.... shooting thru glass is difficult.... love the story that goes with the pic!
PapaGuru
Yep, all the above ....
moonfish
Love the shot, your commentary and all the responses it genrated!!! Exactly what I needed to give me a good laugh as well as a great view of an amazing and regal bird....and hey, practice celebrating makes perfect celebrating, right???
Lombardo
This is so significant. Im glad you included the text.