Bald Eagles: John Eppler Photography

Bald Eagle Landing with Fish

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 03:35:32 GMT

]]>Bald Eagle (Halliaeetus leucocephalius) landing at a nest with a fish at Occaquan Bay NWR, Woodbridge, Virginia, United States of America

Bald Eagle Fishing in the Snow

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:25:54 GMT

]]>Bald Eagle (Halliaeetus leucocephalius) fishing in the snow at Pohick Bay Regional Park, Virginia, Lorton, United States of America.

Bald Eagle Fishing in the Snow

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:25:49 GMT

]]>Bald Eagle (Halliaeetus leucocephalius) fishing in the snow at Pohick Bay Regional Park, Virginia, Lorton, United States of America.

Bald Eagles Flying in the Snow

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:25:48 GMT

]]>Bald Eagles (Halliaeetus leucocephalius) flying in the snow at Pohick Bay Regional Park in Lorton, Virginia, United States of America

Bald Eagles Flying in the Snow

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:25:49 GMT

]]>Bald Eagles (Halliaeetus leucocephalius) flying in the snow at Pohick Bay Regional Park in Lorton, Virginia, United States of America

Bald Eagles at Conowingo Dam

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 21:53:19 GMT

]]>The bald eagles at Conowingo Dam are very active while catching fish or trying to take them away from the others.

Bald Eagles at Conowingo Dam

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 21:53:11 GMT

]]>The bald eagles at Conowingo Dam are very active while catching fish or trying to take them away from the others.

Bald Eagles at Conowingo Dam

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 21:53:11 GMT

]]>The bald eagles at Conowingo Dam are very active while catching fish or trying to take them away from the others.

Bald Eagles at Conowingo Dam

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 21:53:11 GMT

]]>The bald eagles at Conowingo dam are very active while catching fish or trying to take them away from the others.

Bald Eagles Fishing at Conowingo Dan

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:52:22 GMT

]]>Bald Eagles (Halliaeetus leucocephalius) fishing, soaring and fighting at Conowingo Dam, Maryland, United States of America, Wildlife

Bald Eagles in a Fish Chase

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:53:23 GMT

]]>Bald Eagles (Halliaeetus leucocephalius) fighting at Conowingo Dam, Maryland, United States of America, Wildlife

Bald Eagle Fishing at Conowingo Dam

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:53:22 GMT

]]>Bald Eagle (Halliaeetus leucocephalius) fishing at Conowingo Dam, Maryland, United States of America, Wildlife

Bald Eagle Looking at Me!

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:53:19 GMT

]]>Bald Eagles (Halliaeetus leucocephalius) soaring at Conowingo Dam, Maryland, United States of America, Wildlife

Bald Eagle Soaring at Conowingo Dan

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:53:17 GMT

]]>Bald Eagle (Halliaeetus leucocephalius) soaring at Conowingo Dam, Maryland, United States of America, Wildlife

Bald Eagle Trying to get a Better Grip

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:53:14 GMT

]]>Bald Eagles (Halliaeetus leucocephalius) fishing at Conowingo Dam, Maryland, United States of America, Wildlife

I've got MY fish! Go get your own!!

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:53:14 GMT

]]>Bald Eagles (Halliaeetus leucocephalius) fighting at Conowingo Dam, Maryland, United States of America, Wildlife

Bald Eagle with Shad

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:53:11 GMT

]]>Bald Eagles (Halliaeetus leucocephalius) fishing, soaring and fighting at Conowingo Dam, Maryland, United States of America, Wildlife

Bald Eagle Fishing at Conowingo Dam

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:53:11 GMT

]]>Bald Eagles (Halliaeetus leucocephalius) fishing, soaring and fighting at Conowingo Dam, Maryland, United States of America, Wildlife

Bald Eagle Soaring Against the Morning Sun and Fog

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:53:09 GMT

]]>Bald Eagles (Halliaeetus leucocephalius) fishing, soaring and fighting at Conowingo Dam, Maryland, United States of America, Wildlife

Hauling the Catch to the Trees

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:53:06 GMT

]]>Black vultures hang around the area to pick up any mishandled fish or leftovers. Apparently, there is plenty of clean up work. There are a lot of black vultures around the dam. They do not take fish from the water.

Bald Eagle with Its Catch

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:53:02 GMT

]]>After the catch, the opportunity to eat in peace is pretty rare. The eagles try to move quickly to find a safe spot to eat the fish.

Bald Eagle Soaring

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:53:00 GMT

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Immature Bald Eagle Coming in Close

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:52:59 GMT

]]>As the eagles fly to the trees with their catch or to take a rest, they come very close.

SOmething Caught Its Attention!

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:52:54 GMT

]]>Apaprently, the eagle sees a potential catch or a competitor.

Mature Bald Eagle Turning

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:52:52 GMT

]]>Sometimes the eagles come close as they soar along the river. Sometimes so close they overflow my camera's frame.

Bald Eagle Soaring

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:52:51 GMT

]]>True masters of the air!

Mature Bald Eagle Turning

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:52:49 GMT

]]>The eagles are very majestic as they fly. It's when they steal fish from each other that their reputation as our national symbol comes into question. Benjiman Franklin wanted the wild turkey for our national symbol because he felt the eagle was a bird of questionable character.

Bald Eagle Hunting

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:52:49 GMT

]]>As they soar overhead, they constantly scan for fish near the surface.

Success!!

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:52:42 GMT

]]>The immature has grabed a fish, but not very well. It will reposition the feet to get a better grip, otherwise it will be an easy target for another eagle.

Immature Eagle Reaching for a Catch

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:52:42 GMT

]]>The immature eagle is swooping down to grab a fish. You can see the fish near the surface just in front of the eagle.

Immature Bald Eagle Soaring

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:52:37 GMT

]]>They frequently soar over the pond at the dam looking for food. Because of the turbulance of the water, fish are brought to the surface.

Bald Eagle Soaring

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:52:34 GMT

]]>The eagles are several feet above the river, but becaus the banks are high enough, you are right at their level.

Another Fish Chase!

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:52:34 GMT

]]>The chases and battles are pretty similar to airplanes in a dog fight. Lots of twisting and turning to prevent another eagle from getting the prize.

Eagle Fish Chase!

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:52:31 GMT

]]>The mature eagle on the right has a fish and the other eagles are chasing it to snatch away the fish if they can. This activity can be pretty intense and involve several eagles chasing to snatch a small fish. We can tell when the fish are not very plentiful because the eagles chase each other more, even over very small fish.

Immature Bald Eagle in Flight

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:52:29 GMT

]]>They might not be pretty, but they fly like an eagle. There is no difference in size between an immature and a mature adult.

Immature Bald Eagle in Flight

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:52:27 GMT

]]>An eagle takes 4 - 5 years to molt its feathers to have the chariteristic white head and tail. They aren't particularly beautiful, but the immature feathers make good camoflage.

Flying Low Over the Water

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:52:27 GMT

]]>This is the typical flight pattern as they either approach a catch or faterwards. You may not be able to tell if the eagle has caught a fish until it climbs or banks away.

Eagle Preparing to Grab a Fish

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:52:23 GMT

]]>THis is the moment of anticipation. Will they be successful at the catch? How long will it be before another eagle attempts to chase and snatch the fish away?

Bald Eagle Turning

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:52:22 GMT

]]>This image is of an eagle as it turns away from the camera.

Bald Eagle in Flight

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Fri, 25 May 2012 22:03:59 GMT

]]>Bald Eagle (Halliaeetus leucocephalius) in flight at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Raptor, Titusville, Florida, United States of America. I caught this shot when the egale decided to fly past me on its way to hunt.

Bald Eagle Love Dance

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:50:11 GMT

]]>Bald Eagle Love Dance (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) at Pohick Bay Regional Park, Lorton, Virginia, United States of America. As I stood at 20 degrees, on a very windy, cold day, I witnessed what I believe is a dance of love between a pair bald eagles. The alignment is due to my camera angle as the female followed the male in flight. She is actually above and behind him by a few feet. These eagles have been hanging around together for the last few weeks. I think they must be a mating pair.

Bald Eagle with Shad

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:14:36 GMT

]]>Bald Eagle with Shad (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) at Pohick Bay Regional Park, Lorton, Virginia, United States of America

Bald Eagle

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:14:40 GMT

]]>Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) at Pohick Bay Regional Park, Lorton, Virginia, United States of America

Bald Eagle with Shad

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:14:36 GMT

]]>Bald Eagle with Shad (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) at Pohick Bay Regional Park, Lorton, Virginia, United States of America

Bald Eagle

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:14:36 GMT

]]>Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) at Pohick Bay Regional Park, Lorton, Virginia, United States of America

Bald Eagle in Flight

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:03:48 GMT

]]>Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) at Mercer Lake, Springfield, Virginia, United States of America

Bald Eagle Take Off

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:03:48 GMT

]]>Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) at Mercer Lake, Springfield, Virginia, United States of America

Immature Eagle Attacks from Below

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:04:04 GMT

]]>Immature Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) attacks from below to steal a fish at Pohick Bay Regional Park, Lorton, Virginia, United States of America

Bald Eagle Rolls Over During Fight

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:04:02 GMT

]]>Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) rolls over during fight for a fish at Pohick Bay Regional Park, Lorton, Virginia, United States of America

Bald Eagle Comin' at Ya!

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:03:59 GMT

]]>Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) at Pohick Bay Regional Park, Lorton, Virginia, United States of America

Bald Eagle Fly By

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:03:58 GMT

]]>Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) at Pohick Bay Regional Park, Lorton, Virginia, United States of America

Bald Eagle Banking

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:03:56 GMT

]]>Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) at Pohick Bay Regional Park, Loston, Virginia, United States of America

Immature Bald Eagle Snags a Fish

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:03:48 GMT

]]>Immature Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) snags a fish at Pohick Bay Regional Park, Lorton, Virginia, United States of America

Bald Eagle

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:54:56 GMT

]]>Bald Eagle (Halliaeetus leucocephalius) at Blackwater NWR, Maryland, United States of America

Bald Eagle Soaring

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:54:56 GMT

]]>Bald Eagle (Halliaeetus leucocephalius) soaring over Conowingo Dam, Conowingo, Maryland, United States of America

Bald Eagle in Flight

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:57:37 GMT

]]>Bald Eagle (Halliaeetus leucocephalius) in flight at Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck NWR, Lorton, Virginia, United States of America

Family Portrait of a Bald Eagle Nest

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:14:47 GMT

]]>Family Portrait of a Bald Eagle Nest (Halliaeetus leucocephalius) Ririe, Idaho, United States of America. Both parents and two chicks in the nest! I was able to find a location that gave me a fiew directly into the nest!

Bald Eagle Landing

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:54:56 GMT

]]>Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) landing at the Chilkat Eagle Preserve near Haines, Alaska, United States of America

The Chase is On!

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:04:16 GMT

]]>The bald eagle on the left has a salmon head, the other two eagles are intent on taking it away from him.. and eventually they do. Bald eagles are not capable of flying with a whole salmon. They eat them on the banks until they get down to the head. Then the chase is on! The bald eagles are flying in front of the the snow-covered Chilkat Mountains near Haines, Alaska.

Leucistic Bald Eagle

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:55:02 GMT

]]>Leucistic Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) at Chilkoot Lake SP, Haines, Alaskas, United States of America. Notice the white wing tip feathers and white talons.

Incoming Bald Eagle

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:48:05 GMT

]]>The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is approaching a roost alone the Chilkat River's edge. The photowas taken at the Chilkat Eagle Preserve near Haines, Alaska. The eagle are on the move through the day, flying up and down the river to find salmon.

Bald Eagle Flying to the Chilkat River

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:48:05 GMT

]]>Bald eagles at the Chilkat Eagle pPreserve are actively searching for salmon. If they do not find one themselves, they try to take them from others.

Bald Eagle in a Proud Stance

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:48:05 GMT

]]>Purched t the top of a tree, he appears to be surveying the territory. Chilkat Eagle Preserve near Haines, Alaska

Bald Eagles and Rime Frost

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:21:02 GMT

]]>Bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) tend to stay near the Chilkat River at night because of the abundant food and slightly warmer temperatures. The Chilkat river bottom is an andeluvial spring that stores warm water during the summer. In winter when it gets cold, the water stays open longer and mist rises from the wam water condensing on everything, including the bald eagles.

Bald Eagles in a Tree

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:21:01 GMT

]]>Bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) are plentyful in the Chilcat Eagle Preserve about 20 miles out side Haines, Alaska. Eagles congrgate in this area in November as rivers begin to freeze. The chum salmon are still running as the river begins to freeze. As the fish die after spawning, the eagle and grizzlies are ther to clean up.

Bald Eagle Posturing

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:20:53 GMT

]]>This bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) saw a competitor fly out of a tree in its direction. It is making taking a defensive posture to discurage the attacker.

The Show Down

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:20:53 GMT

]]>Both bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) had been after each other all afternoon. It looked like it was coming down to the final fight. Tension ran high as they prepared to battle. Even the gull decided it was time to leave!

The Battle!

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:42:11 GMT

]]>After posturing and threatening to attack, the bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) suddenly exploded. Both lept up, talons flying at the other's breast.

Bald Eagle Stand-off

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:20:52 GMT

]]>Ther are many occasions that bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) fight with each other. Sometimes it is a pecking order battle, retaliation or food. In any case, it is exciting to watch and photograph!

Bald Eagle Full-spread!

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:21:13 GMT

]]>Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) are such gracefull fliers, but landing can be amazing as well. You see and feal the power of the birds as they fly toward you to land. Legs down, wings flaired and feather ripple as they turn into the wind.

Bald Eagle Coming in to Land

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:21:12 GMT

]]>The Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) are everywhere. They have gathered in the hundreds in the Chilkat Eagle Preserve. The trees along the river are filled with them.

Bald Eagle Soaring

john@johnepplerphoto.com (John Eppler Photography) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:21:08 GMT

]]>Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) are very striking when they fly. Soaring with the Chilkat Mountains in the background is a fabulous experience.