Fourth of July Bald Eagle Fledge
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Herb Houghton
Registered: Feb 15, 2007
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That's right, at 7:24 a.m. on the 4th of July this immature eagle fledged out of it's nest to join it's sibling whom left a day earlier. An awesome experience to behold. First shot is 10 seconds prior to takeoff.
Herb



Dick on Aruba
Registered: Mar 12, 2007
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Impressive bird. Nice captures



Lil Judd
Registered: Oct 19, 2007
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Congratulations for being there for the launch. Amazing - boy that juvenile looks very concentrated & centered ready to go.

Great shots Herb & again - congratulations for being there for it.

Lil



Duane N
Registered: Aug 17, 2008
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Great timing on your part and I really like #2. I missed out on the leap of faith on the nest I follow 3 times.



Jude Perera
Registered: Jan 10, 2007
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#2 is a very unusual angle. Super catch.

Jude



Cincy Bruce
Registered: Oct 23, 2008
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Fly Eagle Fly. Awesome shots Herb.

Bruce



Ryan Hough
Registered: Feb 27, 2007
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Awesome that you were there to witness it!



z06jim
Registered: Jun 18, 2009
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Couldn't ask for better timing on both yourself and the eagle ....Very impressive capture...



Nello Milanese
Registered: Sep 22, 2007
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2nd is a such killer dude!
No wonder dis bird represents US



martines34
Registered: Jun 23, 2008
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Neat catches.

I'm happy for you that you were there to get the images and thanks for sharing.



harshaj1
Registered: Mar 13, 2004
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Great shots Herb. I also like #2. Unusual pose.
Harsha



Ted ellis
Registered: Aug 08, 2007
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Herb Houghton wrote:
That's right, at 7:24 a.m. on the 4th of July this immature eagle fledged out of it's nest to join it's sibling whom left a day earlier. An awesome experience to behold. First shot is 10 seconds prior to takeoff.
Herb



Always awesome to see an eagle. The right place, the right time. Great for you Herb.

Ted



Herb Houghton
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Dick on Aruba wrote:
Impressive bird. Nice captures


Thanks Dick.



Herb Houghton
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Lil Judd wrote:
Congratulations for being there for the launch. Amazing - boy that juvenile looks very concentrated & centered ready to go.

Great shots Herb & again - congratulations for being there for it.

Lil


Thanks Lil, it certainly was a memorable moment. :}
Herb



Herb Houghton
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Duane N wrote:
Great timing on your part and I really like #2. I missed out on the leap of faith on the nest I follow 3 times.


Thanks Duane, just got lucky I guess. I haven't spent much time there, but this time I did.
Herb



Herb Houghton
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Jude Perera wrote:
#2 is a very unusual angle. Super catch.

Jude


Thanks Jude, the pose is unusual and the angle is basically what I was left with without any pine branches in the way.
Herb



Herb Houghton
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Cincy Bruce wrote:
Fly Eagle Fly. Awesome shots Herb.

Bruce


Thanks Bruce.



Herb Houghton
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Ryan Hough wrote:
Awesome that you were there to witness it!


I agree one hundred percent.
Herb



Herb Houghton
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z06jim wrote:
Couldn't ask for better timing on both yourself and the eagle ....Very impressive capture...


Thanks for commenting.
Herb



Herb Houghton
Registered: Feb 15, 2007
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Nello Milanese wrote:
2nd is a such killer dude!
No wonder dis bird represents US


Thanks Nello



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