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Group of Eagles

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Posted by wally emmert on December 26, 2008 at 9:42 PM
Group of Eagles
taken on a hilltop in a snowy cornfield, coyote carcass was for dinner.

Theres an immature flying in from behind to take the feast.

One thing i have learned about the immature eagles is they love to take the food rather than finding it themselves.

Have seen some midair fights because of it.
Posted by Joe Lacefield on December 27, 2008 at 9:44 AM
I've yet to get a decent photo of an eagle... They are quite the scavenger at times. Nice group shot, thanks for sharing.
Posted by Chuck Beatty on December 27, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Interesting shot of a variety of plumages. How close are you able to get before they scatter?
Posted by Kendall Hetrick on December 28, 2008 at 12:29 AM
Nice shot. It shows them in an different view than we usually catch.
Posted by wally emmert on December 28, 2008 at 8:52 AM
contrast here is tough,,,, i can get sometimes within 200ft., especially when the food is fresh and in short supply, they then go into a real scavenger mode and dont pay alot of attention to you. All of the snow melted yesterday with heavy rain,, im just leaving for houston tx this am, when i get back i might get some better contrast and color with no snow.
Posted by Kerry Leibowitz on December 28, 2008 at 2:59 PM
This is a very different look. I like how you caught one in mid-air.
Posted by Toni Lankerd on December 28, 2008 at 5:08 PM
Nice to find a group of Eagles for a change, rather than the usual single one.