19 Bald Eagles In One Tree

It was a clear, cool morning at home so I decided to hit the road on the search for some eagles. Heading for Feguson's Abattoir in Bayview, Pictou County, the sky greyed over and the snow started to fall. I decided to stick it out and see what type of shots I could get in the less than ideal conditions.

After passing the abattoir, there was a lone tree with 18 eagles perched, and the 19th coming in for a landing. Continuing to explore the area, there were a number of fields away from the abattoir that were absolutely packed with eagles. I simply could not count them all. I must return to this area on a clear day!

Any suggestions for improvements, especially shooting in inclement weather, would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for looking.

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What a sight! 4 & 6 would be great if it wasn't for the distracting snow but then it also shows the birds in a natural setting which can be pretty rough on them. Some might not even mind the snow because of the naturality of the shot.

Wow. That is amazing. Great shots, and I personally don't even mind the snow in the close-up shots.

great stuff, and I thought my shot with 13 of them on the ice was a lot... it is great to see that many in one frame.

I love 3 & 4. Great stuff!
Thanks for sharing.

You did real well all in all, number four especially, don't mind the snow either, grand job!

Real nice, .. I really like the snow. Three is a great shot!!

What a thrill that must have been... The images just kept getting better! Thx for sharing

This is awesome series. Love it.

Peter2516 wrote in post #16491341
This is awesome series. Love it.

Thanks!

CMOats wrote in post #16491266
What a thrill that must have been... The images just kept getting better! Thx for sharing

It was certainly incredible. One field easily had over 100 eagles. I didn't have any of my shorter lenses with me, and I doubt the shot would have turned out with the snow, but it was an incredible sight.

Pondrader wrote in post #16491247
Real nice, .. I really like the snow. Three is a great shot!!

Thanks!

Oldjackssparrows wrote in post #16491198
You did real well all in all, number four especially, don't mind the snow either, grand job!

I think I was minding the snow more than the birds. They were all still very active.

FarmerTed1971 wrote in post #16491197
I love 3 & 4. Great stuff!
Thanks for sharing.

Thanks!

SteveJa wrote in post #16491194
great stuff, and I thought my shot with 13 of them on the ice was a lot... it is great to see that many in one frame.

Next time on a clear day, I'll have to remember to bring my wide angle lens with me. There were multiple trees with a dozen or so.

Fitness Freak wrote in post #16491184
Wow. That is amazing. Great shots, and I personally don't even mind the snow in the close-up shots.

Thanks!

trmwf wrote in post #16491166
What a sight! 4 & 6 would be great if it wasn't for the distracting snow but then it also shows the birds in a natural setting which can be pretty rough on them. Some might not even mind the snow because of the naturality of the shot.

The snow was a pain. There are many shots that I had to discard because of snow blocking eyes, or others where the birds were totally obscure. At least I know where to go next clear day.

Here are a few more of my favourites from the day:

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Wow.... All great captures, love the snow effect as the season is changing, well done...

Well done, the snow is just fine for me since it is a part of nature.

Great series, must be very challenging to get those shots

Great spot, and nice work considering the weather!