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    • Golden Eagle in Moraine Park March 9, 2010

    #1 User is online   hahn23 

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    Posted 09 March 2010 - 06:13 PM

    I've been observing the Golden Eagles for more than a year. They were always a long ways off, but unmistakable because of their size. They look like a B52 when flying overhead. Finally captured some images today. The big eagle (wingspan = 72") came in to inspect a winter kill elk in Moraine Park. I'll go back tomorrow and watch for this big guy again.
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    Posted 09 March 2010 - 06:23 PM

    Very nice. I would love to see one of those on my next visit.
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    Posted 09 March 2010 - 06:41 PM

    Wow, that is beautiful, Richard. I think I saw a golden eagle soaring over Moraine Park one time from the glassed in porch of the Moraine Museum. It was awesome.
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    Posted 09 March 2010 - 07:03 PM

    Richard,

    Great shots. They are beautiful birds. Hopefully you can sneak a little closer.

    Missed you at the Stomp, hope things are good for you.

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    Posted 09 March 2010 - 07:29 PM

    Really great images!
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    Posted 09 March 2010 - 07:55 PM

    Nice photos! Thanks! Good luck on your next shoot!

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    Posted 09 March 2010 - 08:38 PM

    Beautiful bird! Keep us posted on any other eagle activity you observe.

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    Posted 09 March 2010 - 08:44 PM

    That is beautiful, Richard!
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    Posted 09 March 2010 - 10:13 PM

    Oh, good! What beautiful Golden Eagle shots! I was hoping that you would begin looking for birds now that Spring is, hopefully, just around the corner. I so loved your bird pictures from last Spring and am looking forward to more pics this year. This bird is a beauty!
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    Posted 09 March 2010 - 10:44 PM

    WoW!!! How awesome to see one in the Park! Are they becoming more prevalent??

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    Posted 09 March 2010 - 11:10 PM

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    WoW!!! How awesome to see one in the Park! Are they becoming more prevalent??

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    Yes, I think so. The raptor closures were implemented early this year. And, I've seen more birds of all kinds earlier. The mountain bluebirds are back in large numbers. The rodent population is out and about in large numbers. Great horned owls keep me awake at night. I think the drought of the early 2000's is over. And, nature is returning to abundance. Like I mentioned above, there is a winter-kill elk in Moraine Park. That carcass is attracting coyotes, magpies, ravens, crows, turkey vultures and golden eagles.... probably mountain lions, too. I'll go to the site predawn tomorrow morning to take a look at the lingering predators. No reports of bears, yet. But, if they did emerge early from hibernation, they'd be hungry without their regular food sources available, yet. As it is in Yellowstone, the best wildlife viewing occurs at the time of snowmelt. It is now!

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    Posted 10 March 2010 - 07:33 AM

    I always look first if you post pictures of the animals/birds of the Park. As usual, these are spectacular!! I am so glad you joined us!!!


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    Posted 10 March 2010 - 09:31 AM

    Beautiful eagle shots Richard!
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    Posted 10 March 2010 - 10:02 AM

    Well done Richard. Nice light in these photos.
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    Posted 11 March 2010 - 02:21 AM

    Good on ya, Mate!!!
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