Wedge tailed eagle
I was driving to Veronicas today, a bit before 1pm and LOOK !LOOK! LOOK! Can you see her? Can you? Can you? She is the most glorious Wedge Tailed Eagle, just perched on a fence post. I had just driven around an almost hairpin bend on our gravel road and there she was.. *sigh*
I stopped the car and started to fumble for my camera, all the while really worried that she would fly away..I only managed to get 2 shots before she looked at me and slowly flew off..
I absolutely adore Eagles and this is only the third time that I have been so close to a wild eagle.. Wow..
I balance amazing cooking with indifferent housekeeping. Vacuuming is definitely bad for your soul. Unless someone else does it, then it is B.A.D for your ears as well... *sigh*
11 Responses to “Wedge tailed eagle”
December 21st, 2007 at 11:45 am
just seen your blogs via veronica’s page… thought i’d stop by !!
Nice eagle !!
December 21st, 2007 at 11:52 am
how stunning..
she looks massive..
December 21st, 2007 at 11:57 am
Gareth: hi *waves madly* welcome..
Taz: she is.. when she flew off her wing span mut have been over 6 foot.. wow wow wow.. and she was the most gorgeous colour.. all soft browns and honeycomb colours.. mmmmmm
December 21st, 2007 at 4:50 pm
Yes - WOW. Very cool and I’m glad you got the picture!! Have a good day. Kellan
December 21st, 2007 at 8:01 pm
I love Eagles too, they are a special symbol for us.
She is beautiful!
If I don’t get another opportunity, Kim, Merry Christmas. Thank you for being so lovely.
December 21st, 2007 at 9:58 pm
What a lovely solstice present.
Eagle is close to my heart as well.
Have a what? picnic for Christmas!
December 22nd, 2007 at 12:24 am
I’ve seen flying birds of prey but never on the ground! You must have excellent eye sight dearie.
Cheers
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December 22nd, 2007 at 10:57 pm
How lucky you were to be able to not only see that magnificent creature — a 6-foot wingspan! — but that you got a couple of shots, too.
December 23rd, 2007 at 10:15 am
wow, how amazing! I always miss things like that, so how fantastic you saw her and got photos before she flew away. she’s stunning! x
December 24th, 2007 at 2:54 am
hmmmmmmm….love those kodak moments
I was in the boat with nathan when we went up the derwent and saw a white sea eagle with a massive eel in its claws. It was perched on a rock in the water. My camera was dead flat. AAARRRGGGHHHH
Mum is trying to photograph wombats, no luch as yet. I have recently learnt that they can run fast. They are camera shy. She photographed a devil a few months back though. I love animals
September 14th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
How do you know the bird was female? are they differently coloured than the males?
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