We took a little round about drive today...my throat is scratchy and I did not feel like sitting at home. So, we stopped at Mansfield, and headed home via back roads. I had been watching all day for an turkeys and/or an eagle. No luck with the turkeys...but we were easing along a road between Bridgeton and Mansfield and this big handsome fellow took off from right beside our Rav...
I was so startled I could not react quick enough. He literally had flown right over the top of the Rav....he had to have been sitting in the tree right beside the road, but I had been watching the other way never expecting one to be right there next to the road.
I was literally shaking with excitement so bad I could not hold my camera still! I don't know why I do that sometimes...
Oh, and by the way, even though his mouth is open, he was not making a sound....
I was so startled I could not react quick enough. He literally had flown right over the top of the Rav....he had to have been sitting in the tree right beside the road, but I had been watching the other way never expecting one to be right there next to the road.
I was literally shaking with excitement so bad I could not hold my camera still! I don't know why I do that sometimes...
Oh, and by the way, even though his mouth is open, he was not making a sound....
Oh my goodness, what a big surprise to see him up close! I would have probably fainted!!!! Good shots!
ReplyDeleteWow! I'd be shaking too if I saw that beautiful bird so close!!
ReplyDeleteWOWZERS!
ReplyDeletewhat and adventure you had, they are awesome birds for sure.
ReplyDeleteI get that same feeling every time we see them here. Love that top shot, soaring through the sky.
ReplyDeleteGood for you to catch a couple shots of him! When we're on the backroads, I'm always watching the distance instead of seeing what's right up close, til it moves! I've missed many a shot. lol.
ReplyDeleteNice shots. Always fun to see anh Eagles. MB
ReplyDeleteWhat a great sight to see - at least you got some pictures of it - well done.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I would have still been getting the camera turned on and missed it totally.
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day! sandie
ReplyDeleteIt is always exciting to see an eagle. We saw an eagle yesterday, while on a drive. My camera was in the back seat, so I didn't get an opportunity to take a picture. It was a glorious site though, as is yours.
ReplyDeleteWow, those are awesome! Don't see that everyday!
ReplyDeleteJust to see them is awesome! I'm hoping I can another chance in my lifetime. You're lucky that you know a place close by to go to on the chance one will appear. :)
ReplyDeleteHow awesome to see the eagle so close! Great shots, Rose!
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