Roadside Encounter

VJbirdwatching, photographybirdwatching, eagle, photos19 Comments

There were two, at the roadside, their presence impossible to miss, and when I pulled over to get a closer look, they ignored me long enough to capture their majesty.

19 thoughts on “Roadside Encounter”

Eilene Lyon says:

March 25, 2023 at 7:27 pm

I’ve observed that if you ignore them, they stay out. But once you look at them, off they go!!

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1. VJ says:
  
  March 25, 2023 at 8:34 pm
  
  Usually that is true. These ones must have either been preoccupied or felt very confident.
  
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Aletta - nowathome says:

March 25, 2023 at 2:40 pm

Absolutely amazing!

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1. VJ says:
  
  March 25, 2023 at 8:30 pm
  
  Thanks!
  
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Cee Neuner says:

March 25, 2023 at 12:28 pm

Fantastic photos 😀 😀

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1. VJ says:
  
  March 25, 2023 at 8:29 pm
  
  Thanks Cee
  
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Eugenia says:

March 25, 2023 at 8:02 am

Wow! Fabulous shots!

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1. VJ says:
  
  March 25, 2023 at 8:38 am
  
  Thanks Eugi. I felt so honoured to be able to capture them
  
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  1. Eugenia says:
    
    March 25, 2023 at 8:29 pm
    
    Truly amazing, VJ. 💖
    
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Wynne Leon says:

March 24, 2023 at 9:27 am

Wow wow wow! The second one makes it look like the eagle is trying to make sure you got its best pose!

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1. VJ says:
  
  March 24, 2023 at 4:27 pm
  
  Right?! I was so surprised he didn’t just fly away
  
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Sadje says:

March 24, 2023 at 9:04 am

Quite impressive 🦅

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1. VJ says:
  
  March 24, 2023 at 4:16 pm
  
  Thanks
  
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  1. Sadje says:
    
    March 24, 2023 at 7:18 pm
    
    You’re welcome
    
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Liz Gauffreau says:

March 24, 2023 at 8:27 am

Wow, great shots, particuarly the second one! Such regal birds.

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1. VJ says:
  
  March 24, 2023 at 4:16 pm
  
  Always take my breath away. Thanks
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau says:
    
    March 24, 2023 at 4:20 pm
    
    You’re welcome, VJ.
    
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Keith says:

March 24, 2023 at 7:45 am

Houston, the eagles have landed.

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1. VJ says:
  
  March 24, 2023 at 7:52 am
  
  Lol. Yes!
  
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