Elk Herd, Bald Eagles, and Birds at

Lower Lake Mary, Flagstaff Area

Uploaded 2/12/06



 Here are the shots from
            our trip to Mormon Lake and Lower Lake Mary, an area known for
            its diversified wildlife from last weekend. The eagles were the
            primary subjects, however we found many other animals and birds
            to test our photographic skills on. Here are 17 images from that
            outing, clicking on the thumbnail will give you a 1290x960 larger
            image. All images 100-400mmL lens. 





            
 A
            rare herd of bull elks was spotted at Mormon Lake, never before
            had we seen so many males together like this.




  The
            herd stopped and looked several times at us, then headed for
            the trees.




  In
            Lake Mary, a huge moving mass of feeding coots gave the appearance
            of a giant amoeba moving across the water.




  A
            closer view shows the white bills on the American Coots.




  While
            looking for the eagles, we spotted this Mountain Blue bird, perched
            on a bare limb.




  Juvenile
            Bald Eagle chasing a mature male across the lake.




  We
            found this lone juvenile bald eagle sitting next to the road,
            watching the other eagles.




  Our
            best shot yet of a juvenile in flight, showing the dappled patterning
            on the bottom of the wings.




  A
            large Bald Eagle sits watchfully on a bare limb as I slowly approach
            with that big white lens...




  Now
            he is looking directly at me, and sees that its time to go!




  Flight
            launch sequence - 1




 Flight
            launch sequence - 2 2




  Flight
            launch sequence - 3 




  Flight
            launch sequence - 4: Away He Goes!




  I
            just liked the pose this one had in the tree, keeping a watchful
            eye on me and the other eagles.




  Just
            caught this one, in the distance buried in the forest.




  One
            of my favorites images, the pair in the tree kept their distance
            from each other, while the focused gaze right at me of the eagle
            on the right is priceless!


Camera:  Canon 10D 6.3Mp
Platform:  Bogen Tripod
Exposure:  Aperture priority
Filters:  UV
Location:  Flagstaff, Az
Elevation:  6800 ft.
Outside Temperature:  45 F
Processing: Photoshop CS
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