Bald Eagle nest

[DLeeT]

I could not get close enough to get a good shot of the eagle, but the nests themselves are interesting. The eagles reuse the nest year after year and – perhaps like people – put on additions. The typical nest will average 1.5 meters (5 feet). However, they can get as big as 2.8 meters (9 feet) and weigh as much as 1800 KG (2 tons)!

Fascinating birds and I suspect many unsung heroes and heroines did a lot of hard work so that they are now off the endangered species list.

If you do a web search, you will find several live cams of Bald Eagle nests that are fascinating to watch. Lee

 

[CourtSC]

Wow...I love these! I am loving 'bare' trees right now and there are just so many branches here! I really like it!

 

[BillM]

Great find Lee, I plan on spending more than a few hours this weekend looking for a nest. I've seen the eagles a few times now so I really hope they are here to stay, especially where they are only 5 minutes down the road :mrgreen:

 

[baturn]

Nice! Looks like he's watching you in the 2nd.

 

[DLeeT]

Thanks, Gents. I just wish I could have gotten a bit closer. But the nest is on private property plus the last thing I wanted to do was disturb the eagle just for a pix! But other people were there and I think she is quite used to people and cars along the road, so doubt she was paying much attention to us. Sure would like to catch one in flight! Lee

 

[DarkShadow]

Nice find.:thumbup:

 

[Ec1981]

Wow! that is awesome!! What a great shot great job

 

[nzmacro]

Man those nest must be massive !! Nice shooting Lee and well spotted. These Eagles you folks have are just a dream to see here, lucky you. Excellent shots.

All the best up your way Lee , beautiful sight.

Danny.

 

[bribrius]

awesome nest photo. id like to know where you people come up with these awesome birds and photos of them. I look around all I find is a occasional crow or robbin and they usually hide. wth.

 

[DLeeT]

awesome nest photo. id like to know where you people come up with these awesome birds and photos of them. I look around all I find is a occasional crow or robbin and they usually hide. wth.

I don't know where you live but the best places are where the birds are protected such as wildlife refuges and parks. If you do a web search for the area you live on say, "birding," you will probably find a number of places reasonably close to you. Lee