golden eagle – Feathered Photography

Golden Eagle Flying Down A Mountain With Blooming Rabbitbrush In The Background

An oldie but goodie that set in motion an unfortunate series of events that came to a head last night.

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While I’m (we’re) waiting for better shooting weather so I can get out in the field again I thought this would be a good time to address some questions I get from readers occasionally that I’ve never adequately responded to.

Golden Eagle Accelerating Soon After Takeoff

Nine days ago I got a long series of photos of a Golden Eagle taking off and in flight. These are three of them.

Golden Eagle In Flight

Me and my shadow in the snow.

Golden Eagle Takeoff And Flight In Warm Morning Light

Golden Eagles give me buck fever. (9 photos and 2 video clips. Hopefully the video clips work)

Golden Eagle Losing Its Balance On An Awkward Perch

Plus yesterday I got a single photo of the rarest bird I’ve ever photographed. (3 photos)

Golden Eagle In Flight Soon After Takeoff

I’ve posted three other photos of this bird in the past but I think this one also deserves to be seen. After all, I don’t get many opportunities with Golden Eagles, especially in flight, in good light and reasonably close.

Golden Eagle Showing Off Her Impressive Wingspan

A bird I won’t soon forget.

Golden Eagle Nictitating Membrane

I’m often disappointed when the bird in one of my photos that I like otherwise has its nictitating membrane closed. Not this time. (2 images)

Golden Eagle In Flight Yesterday Morning

It’s been a while, a long while, but yesterday morning I finally got back into the field again. An adult Golden Eagle in flight was one of my rewards.