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Friday, February 11, 2011

SkyWatch Friday

Signs of spring are not always budding flowers and green grass. As spring approaches in SE Oregon, varmints that we call 'Sage Rats' come out of hibernation to begin their cycle of 2-3 litters before they go back into hibernation again in late June when the weather turns hot.

Bald Eagles can be seen perched on electrical poles or irrigation equipment overlooking the still dormant alfalfa fields (the sage rat's main stay of food) ready to swoop down for a tasty meal.

I was lucky to get a close up as I drove my truck into town this morning. My best Eagle shot ever...with some gorgeous blue skies too!


Bald Eagle 1/2




Bald Eagle



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22 comments:

  1. cheyenne jonesFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Lovely shot, Spring is in the air! Our geldign Cob, tried to mount my 2 year old filly today!!!!

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  2. ellie kFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    what a great shot, he looks so majsestic and brave.

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  3. thecrazysheepladyFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!

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  4. DayPhotoFebruary 11, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    OH! MY! YES! YOU ARE SO RIGHT!

    Linda
    http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com

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  5. 5 Starr's FarmFebruary 11, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    WOW!!! Thats a fantastic shot...

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  6. lisaFebruary 11, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Just beautiful!

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  7. The WildwoodFebruary 11, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Beautiful and I am so glad we see them again! We are seeing them again down here in Oklahoma and it is still very exciting.

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  8. mjFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    You did manage a good up-close and almost-personal Bald Eagle shot ... very nice and special!

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  9. wendyFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    That is a totally amazing photo. We look for ANY signs of spring that we can eh.
    I just love that the days are starting to get a little longer.

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  10. wendyFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:31 PM

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  11. EdFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    OH WOW!!! I am sooooooo jealous, great shot!!!! :-)))

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Wow wow wow! So close, so majestic, so gorgeous!

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  13. DenisaritaFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Nice shot!

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  14. MaiaFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Absolutey gorgeous, I bet you could frame and sell the first one.

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  15. The Equestrian VagabondFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    wow! can't believe he didn't fly away!
    - The Equestrian Vagabond

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  16. Country WhispersFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Beautiful picture!

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  17. Rising RainbowFebruary 13, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Beautiful shoot. The detail on the feathers is so clear. Just awesome.

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  18. ShirleyFebruary 13, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Wonderful shots!

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  19. ReddunappyFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    My cousin lives up in Kittitas, Wa. East of Ellensburg. He said the Eagles were out thick with all the calving going on, they must like the placentas.

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  20. Far Side of FiftyFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Great shots of the Bald Eagle..they are not my favorite bird..but a necessary evil in these parts..they eat on dead deer carcass..they also take cats and small dogs..mean buggers:(

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  21. balladAugust 3, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    amazing shot, congrats

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  22. balladAugust 3, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    great shot

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