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Today we released a Golden Eagle back into the wild. In September she had been hit by a vehicle after eating a prairie dog and was too heavy to get out of the way. After surgery, she stayed in the ICU for only 3 weeks. She then went to the flight cages to regain strength. Today this stoic bird was released back into the area she was found in!
Spotted on Jan 2, 2012
Submitted on Jan 3, 2012
23 Comments
Thank you all! This bird and these pictures will forever have a special place in my heart! I was unbelievably lucky to get such crisp pictures!
What a beautiful series. Shows so much power!
Incredible shots of this golden! They are all so crisp!
Love the series, great photos! What a joyous moment a victory for compassion.
Heather, you are too kind! Thank you! ...and thank you too Vishu! No blind and no tripod for me. (Although I should really use a tripod for stability and clearer shots!) I shoot just standing there. I try and act like I am ignoring the bird, as I walk up I take pictures along the way, getting closer and closer. (You never know when a bird might fly away) I get as close as they will let me or as as close as I can without disturbing them!
I like big bird too! He was always one of my faves!
too good!
Another fabulous series! Do you shoot just standing there, or in a blind or what? You have some amazing big birds shots. (Not the yellow Sesame Street Character either.) I mean raptors. Fabulous.
Thank you everyone!
Great job! When I was in WY, one flew in front of my car. Let's just say I was wide awake after that! LOL!
Powerful
Thank you all! To top it all off we had someone from the Audubon Society call this week and let us know they spotted her flying strong in the area hunting ducks! Very Cool!
Great series
Fantastic photos!
Wonderful series
Super series!!!
Wow!
Strong work, Emily
Great story and series!
Awesome series! Well done Emily!
Congratulations for your work! Great moment; picture too...
It was an amazing way to kick off the new year! Thank you for the kind words!
Wonderful grate shots
Great photos! A wonderful moment!