lew Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 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 !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 A great day for both of you Lew and I'm sure that there was a third occupant in your boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 That's great to see. Both the eagle and you getting out with your nephew... cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishdawg Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 I remember seeing those osprey in that nest Jer - last time was about 4 yrs ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mistyriver1 Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Eagles are my favorite birds. That is awesome that they are starting to turn up. Congrats to your nephew Lew, great report. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Good on you Lew! You and your nephew and a first...priceless! Good pic of the eagle in flight. Thanks for sharing Whopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofrills Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 I hear theres 1 or 2 mating pairs of bald eagles living along the Otanobee river. Something I'd like to see in person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Great pics Lew. There's nothing like getting someone into their first musky, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musky66 Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2kptbo Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Good going Lew, thanks for the pic's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobHall Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehg Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caper Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 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.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Great pics lew!!!!!! there are amazing birds,i seen one in haliburton last year,nice little musky there as well....thanks for sharing cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nautifish Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Fahrenheit Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Lovely pics! Love the eagle. Love the Musky more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason05 Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodger1414 Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Good to see you out there again Lew enjoying the pleasure of fishing with family .Beauty Muskie .One day I will catch one.MTP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setomonkey Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Thanks for the report, Lew, and congrats to your nephew on his first muskie! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFR Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigatollah Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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