Kawartha Bald Eagles....pics

[lew]

I've heard of some Bald Eagles being sighted in the Kawarthas in the last couple years but haven't been fortunate enough to spot any myself.....until a couple days ago.

 

I spotted the bird sitting on top of a dead tree but just figured it was an Osprey, until I got close enough for a decent look.....absolutely gorgeous and majestic birds !!!!!

 

The female was in another tree about 100 yards away.

 

Unfortunately I couldn't get close enough for a close-up shot and my camera's only a 3-X Optic zoom but he shows up pretty good nontheless.

 

I shoulda had DanC along with his photo skills

 

Sitting on the tree

 

 

Just after I took this picture he dropped down to the water and grabbed a fish.

 

 

She's hard to spot, but you can see the female sitting on a branch, just slightly below, and to the right of center.

 

 

I had my nephew in the boat....Eddyk's son....and he was able to land his 1st ever musky too. It was only a tiny fish but the 1st one is always very memorable and he was more than happy with it.

 

All in all, a great day !!

 

[Roy]

A great day for both of you Lew and I'm sure that there was a third occupant in your boat.

[solopaddler]

That's great to see. Both the eagle and you getting out with your nephew...

 

cheers, Mike

[Jer]

Funny you mention the eagle, Lew.

 

Just yesterday, my neighbour and his wife were out for a boat ride in the afternoon and said they had seen an eagle on it's nest among the islands across the lake. I nodded and said how neat (and then whispered to my buddy next to me "osprey").

 

Where did ya spot the bird? Was it on Buckhorn near the passage thru the islands?

 

The number of ospreys around lately is astounding...it would be great to see a few pairs of old baldy around as well.

[fishdawg]

I remember seeing those osprey in that nest Jer - last time was about 4 yrs ago

[Guest mistyriver1]

Eagles are my favorite birds. That is awesome that they are starting to turn up.

 

Congrats to your nephew Lew, great report.

 

Jim

[Whopper]

Good on you Lew!

 

You and your nephew and a first...priceless!

 

Good pic of the eagle in flight.

 

Thanks for sharing

 

Whopper

[nofrills]

I hear theres 1 or 2 mating pairs of bald eagles living along the Otanobee river. Something I'd like to see in person!

[jediangler]

Great pics Lew. There's nothing like getting someone into their first musky, well done.

[musky66]

Damn birds- soon Osprey and Bald Eagles will be a nuisance like the Cormorant! LOL,

I was riding my sled on Cook Bay this winter and am positive I saw an Eagle flying- it was way to big for a Hawk! Way cool

[b2kptbo]

Good going Lew, thanks for the pic's...

[Randy]

Lew, a couple of years ago I reported seeing a bald eagle's nest on Upper Buckhorn. Last year when I returned, there was a couple of young'uns in the nest. So they can be spreading to other lakes in the Kawartha's.

[RobHall]

Excellent Report!! Congrats to your nephew!! Thanks for sharing. I'm sure it feels great to get your nephew into his first ski. Too bad you weren't as lucky. I'm sure your first ski of the year, will be boated soon.

 

FOTB

Edited June 11, 2007 by fishinonthebrain

[ehg]

Great too see the Bald Eagle around.

Maybe the best thing to see is you out fishing with your nephew.

Congrats on his muskie!

 

ehg

[caper]

Used to see all kinds of bald eagles down east when I was growing up. Sure never get tired of watching them. Nice to see more of them around up this way. Thanks for the pics..

[fishindevil]

Great pics lew!!!!!! there are amazing birds,i seen one in haliburton last year,nice little musky there as well....thanks for sharing cheers

[nautifish]

Yup indeed great pictures.....We too also have some breeding pairs close to home. Just last yr i saw one actually land on the beach here in dover mid evening. We also see them flying over the house from time to time and they really are beautiful.

 

Thanx for shareing.

 

Nauti.

[98Fahrenheit]

Lovely pics! Love the eagle. Love the Musky more!

[Joey]

Those are great shots Lew. Glad you got out and got to see two rare sights, the eagle and your nephew's first Musky

 

Joey

Edited June 12, 2007 by Joey

[mason05]

Congrats to your nephew on his first ski. I've never caught one yet but I'm sure I'll try my hand at it someday.

 

Corn Nug

[dodger1414]

great pics..i actually happened to stumble across some eagles when i was fishing up in Red Lake, ON..There actually happened to be quite a few of them..

 

 

 

action shot of it flying away with fish

 

[Mike the Pike]

Good to see you out there again Lew enjoying the pleasure of fishing with family .Beauty Muskie .One day I will catch one.MTP

[setomonkey]

Thanks for the report, Lew, and congrats to your nephew on his first muskie!

 

Mike

[JFR]

Congrats Lew, great report and photos. Spotting Bald Eagles and a 1st musky, can't be beat. Do you feel a third passengers presence.

 

Thanks for sharing.

 

John

[Jigatollah]

I've seen that pair of bald eagles in the same lake Lew. They were a bit south of that lake during the late winter. Watched them chase the ducks on the exposed water as the ice was melting this spring. Good to see they are coming back.