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The first photo at the top of your most recent post is currently my favorite on this thread, nice capture!
Chad
Pt. Edwards Eaglets 2014
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The first photo at the top of your most recent post is currently my favorite on this thread, nice capture!
Chad
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The first photo at the top of your most recent post is currently my favorite on this thread, nice capture!
Chad
My sister has been pestering me to post more shots of the eaglets. I told her that all the shots begin to look alike, but she said she is just interested in their development and not their photogenic qualities.
Here are shots from Saturday (6/14) taken with the 5DIII + 500L telephoto + 1.4x teleconverter, tripod mounted. The eaglets are getting quite large. Many people do not know that eaglets have reached full adult size when they fledge. They actually lose a little weight (baby fat?) once they start flying. Scroll back to the first photo of this thread to see how much the eaglets have grown in a little over one month, especially in proportion to the size of the nest.
This eaglet was on the right side of the nest. Both eyes were closed in many of my photos as though it were about to doze off. It eventually let out a poop and lied down.
After the first eaglet lied down on the right side of the nest, this one got up on the left side of the nest. I believe it is the second eaglet.
It flapped its wings several times,
then let out several yawns and a poop before lying back down.
Here are shots from Saturday (6/14) taken with the 5DIII + 500L telephoto + 1.4x teleconverter, tripod mounted. The eaglets are getting quite large. Many people do not know that eaglets have reached full adult size when they fledge. They actually lose a little weight (baby fat?) once they start flying. Scroll back to the first photo of this thread to see how much the eaglets have grown in a little over one month, especially in proportion to the size of the nest.
This eaglet was on the right side of the nest. Both eyes were closed in many of my photos as though it were about to doze off. It eventually let out a poop and lied down.
After the first eaglet lied down on the right side of the nest, this one got up on the left side of the nest. I believe it is the second eaglet.
It flapped its wings several times,
then let out several yawns and a poop before lying back down.
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Terry captured this year's Pt. Edwards eaglets from conception.
http://www.pnwphotos.com/forum/show...e-Mating-Sequence-at-Point-Edwards-Edmonds-WA
http://www.pnwphotos.com/forum/show...e-Mating-Sequence-at-Point-Edwards-Edmonds-WA
If you want to compare the development of the 2014 eaglets with their 2013 siblings, check out these old threads:
http://www.pnwphotos.com/forum/showthread.php?8560-Pt-Edwards-Eaglet-2013
http://www.pnwphotos.com/forum/show...-nest-with-Junior-watching-with-awe-HAPPY-4th!
http://www.pnwphotos.com/forum/showthread.php?8683-Pt-Edwards-Eaglets-getting-closer-to-launching
http://www.pnwphotos.com/forum/show...-Eagles-getting-ready-for-their-first-flights
http://www.pnwphotos.com/forum/showthread.php?8636-Eagle-Baby-pictures-from-Edmonds
Looking at the first photos of the 2013 eaglets, we definitely captured the 2014 pair at a much younger age than we did the 2013 pair.
http://www.pnwphotos.com/forum/showthread.php?8560-Pt-Edwards-Eaglet-2013
http://www.pnwphotos.com/forum/show...-nest-with-Junior-watching-with-awe-HAPPY-4th!
http://www.pnwphotos.com/forum/showthread.php?8683-Pt-Edwards-Eaglets-getting-closer-to-launching
http://www.pnwphotos.com/forum/show...-Eagles-getting-ready-for-their-first-flights
http://www.pnwphotos.com/forum/showthread.php?8636-Eagle-Baby-pictures-from-Edmonds
Looking at the first photos of the 2013 eaglets, we definitely captured the 2014 pair at a much younger age than we did the 2013 pair.
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My sister in Vancouver, WA, likes to follow the development of the Pt. Edwards eaglets through my photos, even if the shots are not exciting. Here are a few from Wednesday (6/18) for her. Taken with the 7D + 500L telephoto + 1.4x teleconverter, tripod mounted. I like the extra reach and faster shutter burst rate of the 7D over the 5DIII when poor light and/or autofocus tracking are not factors.
Comparing the size of their beaks and the shape of their foreheads, I believe the eaglet on the left is a male and the one on the right is a female.
Comparing the size of their beaks and the shape of their foreheads, I believe the eaglet on the left is a male and the one on the right is a female.
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To put the telephoto shots that Terry and I take into proper perspective, here is how the nest appears to the naked eye. Taken with the 5DIII + 100-400L zoom at the 100mm setting.
Friday afternoon (6/20/14) I got a call from Janine, who said the owner of the property on which the eagle nest is located told her one of the babies had fledged and the parents were not letting it back in the nest. I thought something was amiss as the eaglets are still far too young to fly.
My thoughts were that the owner had seen one of the juvies from the class of 2013. My suspicions were increased as what looked like a second year juvie flew past me southbound over the Sound off Sunset Ave.
I went up to the nest and conferred with Janine. As we were talking, two second year juvies flew over the tree. Janine got the shots, I didn't.
I did get some shots of the mother as she came flying back into the nest. Taken handheld with the 5DIII + 100-400L zoom + 1.4x teleconverter.
One of the babies was eating a small bird. I could not tell from my photos whether if the mother had brought it in on this trip.
The mother spent a few moments screeching at the juvies which had passed by.
She did not stay for long and I missed her takeoff. It looked like there might be further action, so set up the tripod and 5DIII + 500L telephoto + 1.4x TC for closer shots.
My thoughts were that the owner had seen one of the juvies from the class of 2013. My suspicions were increased as what looked like a second year juvie flew past me southbound over the Sound off Sunset Ave.
I went up to the nest and conferred with Janine. As we were talking, two second year juvies flew over the tree. Janine got the shots, I didn't.
I did get some shots of the mother as she came flying back into the nest. Taken handheld with the 5DIII + 100-400L zoom + 1.4x teleconverter.
One of the babies was eating a small bird. I could not tell from my photos whether if the mother had brought it in on this trip.
The mother spent a few moments screeching at the juvies which had passed by.
She did not stay for long and I missed her takeoff. It looked like there might be further action, so set up the tripod and 5DIII + 500L telephoto + 1.4x TC for closer shots.
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The mother came back fairly soon.
I anticipated she would not remain at the nest very long and got a good series of her departure.
Janine said the property owner really likes having two babies in the nest as it is much quieter when the mother leaves. He bought the property in 2011 when the eagles hatched only a single baby. It cried constantly when left alone in the nest.
The babies eye each other. I think they are too large to worry about fratricide.
There is only room enough in the nest for one of them to do its pre-fledging aerobics. The other one must move to the back of the nest and wait its turn.
I anticipated she would not remain at the nest very long and got a good series of her departure.
Janine said the property owner really likes having two babies in the nest as it is much quieter when the mother leaves. He bought the property in 2011 when the eagles hatched only a single baby. It cried constantly when left alone in the nest.
The babies eye each other. I think they are too large to worry about fratricide.
There is only room enough in the nest for one of them to do its pre-fledging aerobics. The other one must move to the back of the nest and wait its turn.
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One of the Pt. Edwards eagle (I believe the male) is making a habit of perching on one of the telephone poles beside the tracks at the west end of the Edmonds marsh, where it usually invites attention from the evil minions of the Dark Lord. Some shots from Wednesday (7/2/14).
Trains don't bother the eagle as witnessed by the passing of the morning Vancouver, BC-Seattle Cascades,
a southbound garbage train headed by "Boeing" diesel #787,
and a northbound container train.
Trains don't bother the eagle as witnessed by the passing of the morning Vancouver, BC-Seattle Cascades,
a southbound garbage train headed by "Boeing" diesel #787,
and a northbound container train.
A second eagle and its crowtourage circled the marsh. There was no screeching between the two eagles, so I believe the second one was the female.
I later checked on their nest. Both eaglets were fine, although a little warm in the late afternoon sun.
Taken handheld with the 7D + 100-400L telephoto zoom.
No one has yet to see the eaglets doing any "branching", but we are expecting it to start very soon. The eaglets have 5-6 more weeks to become self sufficient as the parents will leave town for two months from mid August through mid October.
I later checked on their nest. Both eaglets were fine, although a little warm in the late afternoon sun.
Taken handheld with the 7D + 100-400L telephoto zoom.
No one has yet to see the eaglets doing any "branching", but we are expecting it to start very soon. The eaglets have 5-6 more weeks to become self sufficient as the parents will leave town for two months from mid August through mid October.
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Thursday (7/3) I experimented using the 5DIII + 500L telephoto + 2x teleconverter to photograph the eaglets. I wanted to see how well the 2x TC would perform in an environment where I was not shooting across heat waves rising off mudflats or water.
The eaglets spend a lot of time grooming their new feathers.
I think the photos are passable, although not as sharp as the 1.4x TC. I had slight depth of focus issues when both eaglets were in the same shot due the effective 1000mm range. The autofocus of the 5DIII still works with the 2x TC.
Go back to page one of this thread to see how much the eaglets have grown in just two months.
The eaglets spend a lot of time grooming their new feathers.
I think the photos are passable, although not as sharp as the 1.4x TC. I had slight depth of focus issues when both eaglets were in the same shot due the effective 1000mm range. The autofocus of the 5DIII still works with the 2x TC.
Go back to page one of this thread to see how much the eaglets have grown in just two months.
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Janine called me Monday morning (7/7) to report that the eaglets were "branching". We caught them climbing up and "hanging eight" on two branches above the nest. They continue to do their aerobics routine of jumping and flapping. Here are some photos of them "catching air".
7D + 500L + 1.4x teleconverter, tripod mounted.
This photo shows the development of the wing feathers.
More practise. The babies have about five more weeks to become self sufficient before they and their parents leave town for two months, presumably to hunt spawning salmon.
7D + 500L + 1.4x teleconverter, tripod mounted.
This photo shows the development of the wing feathers.
More practise. The babies have about five more weeks to become self sufficient before they and their parents leave town for two months, presumably to hunt spawning salmon.
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photographmemories
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Good work keeping up with the nest along with some nice pictures! Just a matter of time until those eaglets take flight.
The eaglets at the two area nests I've been monitoring in the Portland area have been taking flights for the past few weeks. Which reminds me, I need to update the TRNWR eagle situation along with adding the Portland nest thread which has had two fledglings this year.
Chad
The eaglets at the two area nests I've been monitoring in the Portland area have been taking flights for the past few weeks. Which reminds me, I need to update the TRNWR eagle situation along with adding the Portland nest thread which has had two fledglings this year.
Chad
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Tuesday I got a call from Janine who said that one of the eaglets had fledged. I couldn't make it up that day, but Terry and I made it up Wednesday (7/9) after receiving a second call from her.
At least one of the eaglets has fledged.
Stretching a leg and a wing.
Take off........ actually more of a glide.
Mom and Dad can finally relax a little.
At least one of the eaglets has fledged.
Stretching a leg and a wing.
Take off........ actually more of a glide.
Mom and Dad can finally relax a little.
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Friday afternoon (7/11) I got a call from Janine who said there was lots of action at the eagle nest.
When I arrived, the mother was perched in the sunshine on the sentry tree,
one eaglet (Janine thought it was the female) was perched in the shadows on a different branch of the sentry tree,
and the other eaglet was still at the nest crying for attention. He kept exchanging cries with his sister who had already fledged.
The mother dropped into a neighboring yard across the street from the sentry and snagged something which she carried back to the nest. The fledged eaglet also flew back to the nest for an early dinner.
The mother took off, leaving the two eaglets to in the nest.
When I arrived, the mother was perched in the sunshine on the sentry tree,
one eaglet (Janine thought it was the female) was perched in the shadows on a different branch of the sentry tree,
and the other eaglet was still at the nest crying for attention. He kept exchanging cries with his sister who had already fledged.
The mother dropped into a neighboring yard across the street from the sentry and snagged something which she carried back to the nest. The fledged eaglet also flew back to the nest for an early dinner.
The mother took off, leaving the two eaglets to in the nest.
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The fledged eaglet remained in the tree with her brother for awhile.
He walked up to his perch above the nest.
His sister took off and flew back to the sentry tree.
Continue to page 5.
He walked up to his perch above the nest.
His sister took off and flew back to the sentry tree.
Continue to page 5.
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