Steller's Sea Eagle

© Kathy Salerni

Steller's Sea Eagle

Uploaded: August 26, 2016 | Entered: August 26, 2016 04:55:05

Description

The Steller’s Sea Eagle is a relative of the bald eagle and breeds only on the eastern coast of Russia. These large fish-eating birds of prey are considered to be one the most powerful of all eagles and they are the heaviest eagles in the world, averaging about 11 to 20 lbs in weight. Bald eagles, for example, weigh about 8 - 14 lbs.

These yellow-beaked eagles are about 3 feet tall and have a wingspan of more than 7 feet.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/6400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: NIKON D750

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 26, 2016

Wonderful expression, close-up capture and info! #1666947

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 26, 2016

WOW!!! Talk about in your face!!! Great colors and com and your info is sooo interesting, 3 feet tall! Merci...thanks for all this info again!!! #11509669

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 26, 2016

Super tones, textures, colors, clarity & close up, Kathy. Amazing shot & great info. #11509879

Leslie McLain level-classic August 27, 2016

Terrific capture of this big guy, Kathy. #11509942

Carol A. Grady August 27, 2016

Wonderful capture Kathy. Thank you for the info you always provide. I don't think I want to meet this guy on a lonely road! 3 feet tall - incredible. #11509982

Jeffrey R. Bange September 07, 2016

Awesome capture Kathy, thanks for all of the information as I've never heard of or seen this Eagle before. #11514688

Jeffrey R. Bange September 07, 2016

Awesome capture Kathy, thanks for all of the information as I've never heard of or seen this Eagle before. #11514689

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