As previously mentioned…
I was pretty sure that this Eagle would provide some action…to be continued.
My thought became a reality as a large truck with an empty rattling boat trailer in-tow approached…once again being pretty sure this may provide some action.
My hunch was right and the Eagle was on the wing.
Due to the other commitments, appointments and unfavorable weather conditions I’ve only had one memorable day with the Eagles up on the Big Lake. With many to be seen not all were worth photographing due to branches, backlighting or being skittish.
It’s always a delight when you come across one where everything falls into place…then you just simply sit and wait for things to unfold.
I was pretty sure that this Eagle would provide some action…to be continued.
The final day at the summer place and one last trip out to see what could be found before closing up for the winter. Being somewhat surprised to find a Merlin along the shores of Lake Winnipeg.
Merlin’s are one of the smaller members of the Falcon Family being roughly 10-12 in. They are not nest builders and usually use a Crow’s nest from a previous year and prefer a nest in pine trees.
High hopes that next spring they will choose the nest in our pine where Crow’s nested this year…will have to wait and see.
Their main diet consists of small birds… since we have an abundance of sparrows the pickings would be good.
I always refer to Merlin’s as Peregrine Wanna Be’s.