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22-MAR-2013 Coleen Perilloux Landry

Fledgling trying its wings

This fledgling was hatched on December 28. Its wing feathers are almost fully filled in and its talons are quite sharp. It was practicing its skills in the branches above its nest but not quite sure where to put itself.

Canon EOS 40D
1/500s f/8.0 at 420.0mm iso250 full exif

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LynnH23-Mar-2013 18:37
Wonderful piece of the timeline. Exciting too!
laine23-Mar-2013 17:11
Not long now before it tests itself...
Al Chesworth23-Mar-2013 14:05
A wonderful shot Coleen.
pkocinski23-Mar-2013 13:24
They are fun to watch as they try to figure out how to fly :-)
Monte Stevens23-Mar-2013 13:05
Love it. You do have a paradise for birds and a love for them. Have a great weekend, my friend.
Neal Nye23-Mar-2013 10:50
Learning to fly must be really scary. Beautiful catch with its wings outspread.
Guest 23-Mar-2013 04:28
You have done a nice job in chronicling their birth and maturing...
Dennis Hoyne23-Mar-2013 03:55
They grow up so fast, pretty soon it will be soaring in the sky. You are so lucky to witness this cycle of life.
Ed Preston22-Mar-2013 23:20
Great capture Coleen!
A J Adams22-Mar-2013 23:08
Very nice capture,it won't be long before it's gone.
Karen Stuebing22-Mar-2013 22:00
It's so big! I don't know why I'm surprised since it's an eagle. Wonderful nature capture.