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Bald Eagle in flight

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Description:

A Bald Eagle spotted during a photowalk along the Mount Vernon Trail, George Washington Memorial Parkway, Fairfax County, Virginia USA. This movie shows the eagle in flight for approximately 10 seconds, including a few seconds in slow motion.

Habitat:

Forested area alongside the Potomac River, maintained by the U.S. National Park Service. Related Resource: http://www.nps.gov/gwmp/index.htm

Notes:

© Copyright 2012 Walter Sanford. All rights reserved. www.wsanford.com

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2 Comments

Geodialist
Geodialist 12 years ago

Nice that you noticed, Peter. Thank you!

peter
peter 12 years ago

The slo-mo really captures the wing flaps. Nice touch.

Geodialist
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Geodialist

Fort Hunt, Virginia, USA

Spotted on Feb 7, 2012
Submitted on Feb 17, 2012

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