Been in pursuit of this magnificent but elusive feathered friend for the last two months and after five trips to the Viera Wetlands, I finally saw and captured this beauty also known as Mexican Eagle. If photo doesn't show, please refresh or right click and choose show picture or you can go directly to the source below. Thanks for viewing.
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You lucky dog :~). I only see it in my dreams. Congrats.
gil

Thanks Gil. The encounter was so brief as I was only able to shoot 4 including a butt in-flight.

Awesome capture of a very handsome raptor, Reyno!

Love the head turn, low angle, clean BG and amazing detail. Seems you're now an expert in exposing birds with contrasting plumage...:)

Romy

Nice composition! Eagles are really so proud... :)

Nice Reyno! Your vigilance paid off! :)

wow outstanding capture master reyno..

Thank you all for the looks and comments. All's much appreciated.

nice shot reyno.. amazing details on eye..
i wonder when you will post those migrating snowbirds :)

Perfect angle for a perfect shot Reyno!

Looks like a pretty big bird judging from the size of the head.

Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Jimmy and Zandy. Your comments are highly appreciated.

Jimmy: The snowbirds are rather late to comeby. I guess they're still enjoying the early snow fall up north. But they should be here pretty soon.

Zandy: The head looks like big but it's actually a kindda wig if you will. It's smaller than a Bald Eagle but larger than a Red Shouldered Hawk. I'd say just about the same size as an Osprey.

Majestic pose...outstanding, Reyno. The colors just pops out and the bokeh enhances the bull's eye effect on the eagle.

ps - wish I can do some birding shots in my spare time but the sea always beckons. More please, Reyno:)

[quote=Reyno Rosete]Thanks Jimmy and Zandy. Your comments are highly appreciated.

Jimmy: The snowbirds are rather late to comeby. I guess they're still enjoying the early snow fall up north. But they should be here pretty soon.

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actually i got snowbird na:)

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Great shot!!!! How long did you have to wait to for that one?

Thanks Caloy & Doy for the looks and comments.

Caloy: Wish I can do the same as well but maybe one of these days I'll venture into UW as there are lots of opportunities in my neck of the woods. It all depends if the the aging physique can sustain the requried physical training.

Doy: Been chasing the Caracara for over two months and I wasn't even thinking about it the last time I was @ the wetlands but luck came sooner rather than later. I was about to call it quits after a long day and there it was by the side of the berm. I didn't waste any time at all.

Jimmy: Good for you.

Thanks Caloy & Doy for the looks and comments.

Caloy: Wish I can do the same as well but maybe one of these days I'll venture into UW as there are lots of opportunities in my neck of the woods. It all depends if the the aging physique can sustain the requried physical training.




no rigorous training required, Reyno.:)