Eagle Nest

 

My temporary address for the last twelve weeks has been Swamp Side Massachusetts watching an eagle nest. What an experience to say the least!  I spent about 90 hours watching the nest site. Some visits lasted only an hour and others four and five hours. You sit patiently hoping to get a minute of fast action when an adult eagle makes a food drop.

There were a number of outings that were complete boredom, like “watching grass grow”, This activity certainly challenges one’s patience. However, watching and photographing the eaglet’s feeding was exciting. I missed several food drops while setting up and another while dilly dallying with camera settings. I had sat for hours only to miss the opportunity, becoming distracted. I was pretty upset at myself for that. It is a process of learning. That happened only ONCE. Watching the eaglet’s behavior and interaction was an interesting and rewarding experience.

My goals for this project were:

1)      Learn more about eagles & nesting.

2)      Improve camera skills.

3)      Take field notes.

4)      Do I have the patience to see this through?

5)      Put together PowerPoint Presentation to share.

The project goals were check marked completed! Hopefully next year there will be another opportunity.

Camera equipment used:

-          Canon 7D Mark ii

-          400 mm lens

-          1.4 convertor

All photos required heavy cropping

Jim