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Eaglet

© Hal Bambrick

Eaglet

Uploaded: March 02, 2010

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This is the larger of the two Eaglets in the nest.We`re not sure if it`s male or female and have no way of checking.Kind of a Doofuss bouncing all around now and flapping it`s wings trying to get some "Air Time".I`m waiting for the first flight and hope to catch it.Captured at F/8,1/1600,Iso640,400mm.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 625/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 640, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 02, 2010

Fantastic capture Hal - They are growing fast! Jeff #1244272

Amy M. Wilson March 02, 2010

Wow, they are growing fast... great capture, colors and clarity, Hal! #8426633

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 02, 2010

They have gotten big quickly. Fantastic capture and good luck catching that first flight image. #8426647

Ron McEwan March 02, 2010

Boy what a surprise this must have been. They are not far from their first flight. #8426662

Val Feldman level-deluxe March 02, 2010

They sure grow up fast...bet Archie and Edith are always on the run keeping this hungry "teenager" in food! :) Wonderful, as always, capture, Hal...Best of luck with the initial flight of this "baby"! #8426671

Tiia Vissak March 02, 2010

a cool portrait! #8426729

Jyri Vissak March 02, 2010

Another beautiful portrait here! You have very good models. #8426749

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe March 02, 2010

Awesome capture, Hal; you do so well catching these eagles/eaglets in just the right pose! #8426750

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic March 02, 2010

My goodness - no wonder so much food has to be incoming! Not the most cuddly-looking youngster but he/she already has that "look". #8426752

Jack Ryan March 02, 2010

Wow! That's one big kid! They do "grow up" quickly, don't they? Great shot...and I hope you can capture the first flight. That would be something really special. Nicely done. #8426810

Nancy J. Locke March 02, 2010

Already regal looking!!! I was waiting for this shot, Hal!!! AWESOME!!! The first time I have ever seen this phase of development.

Have you named the babies?

Cheers, Nancy J Locke #8426830

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic March 02, 2010

Yah, whats the names?? Archie II, or Jr.? Great image and thanks for taking us a long as they grow. #8426874

Anita Hogue March 02, 2010

Fantastic capture, Hal! I know you are having a ball watching this family day to day! Thanks for sharing! #8427087

Cathy Barrows March 02, 2010

well he is far from majestic as yet but I know he will be a beauty #8427234

Christine Lobsinger level-classic March 02, 2010

My God Hal... he or she is really big! I hope you get to see this one take off- (first flight) and soon we will be hearing you call the babies by a name!
Excellent shot!

CHRIS
SMILING #8427245

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic March 02, 2010

Nice capture, Hal. He/she has gotten so big. #8427271

Hosey M. Harrell III level-classic March 02, 2010

Great shot of a fast growing boy or girl and I'll be looking forward to the first flight photos. #8427280

Ellen Hodges March 02, 2010

Wonderful capture. Outstanding detail, Hal! Wow image!!! #8427290

John Connolly March 02, 2010

WOW! Aren't the kids growing up! A wondeful sight, Hal, and I hope you manage to capture their first flight! #8427361

Mike Clime March 02, 2010

They sure are getting big! Hope you get to capture their first flight as that would be really cool. #8427386

Kathleen Brennan March 02, 2010

Wow, it's so big already! #8427437

Michelle Alton March 02, 2010

It's been wonderful to follow your amazing photos from the conception through fledging. A great story...and a TON of wonderful photos, Hal. #8427613

Gord MacEachern March 02, 2010

Sure hope your there when this guy or gal decides to take off.
Fantastic Hal!! #8427773

Linda A. Braddock March 02, 2010

Hal, WOW! Those babies are really growing. Beautiful Capture! #8427947

Thomas E. Hinds March 02, 2010

I look forward to catching up each day with this saga! Fantastic capture, Hal! #8427967

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna March 02, 2010

I love, Love LOVE this awesome shot, Hal!!! :-) k #8428000

Carol Eade level-addict March 02, 2010

Wow, terrific capture, Hal...this baby has really grown! Looking forward to seeing the first flight images! #8428003

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic March 02, 2010

Great capture of this little guy (although not so little anymore). Well done! #8428119

Robert K. Bemus level-classic March 03, 2010

Awesome portrait and detail, Hal!!! Probably just me, but I think they get better looking with age :-) #8428380

Stefania Barbier level-classic March 03, 2010

gorgeous animal, clarity, and capture! #8428391

Dick W. Wyatt March 03, 2010

Great capture.
I seen them both on Monday but didn't get as good a shot as this. #8428447

Maria A. Gonzalez March 03, 2010

I wish I could see them,Hal...It looks so big...Beautiful baby capture,Hal..Awesome nature shot. #8428817

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic March 03, 2010

It is so amazing of the size of this baby already! Hal you are so fortunate to be able to log the growth of these babies with your photo's. It is really wonderful of you to share these images. It is a lot of hard work and patience. You have done such a beautiful job with the series. #8429980

Lynn M. Whitt March 04, 2010

fantastic capture... #8432326

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 05, 2010

Ohhhh my goodness! How fast he is growing, he will have to learn to fly soon, that nest will be way too crowded!

Great shot Hal....sure wish I could make the trip in April with Judy K. but is is longer than I need to be gone, maybe some other time when we aren't trying to cover the whole state! lol

jo ann c. #8434389


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