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Phil Douglis | all galleries >> Galleries >> Gallery Eighty-six: An American safari -- wildlife photography in southeast Alaska’s wilderness > Halibut feast, Cannery Cove, Pybus Bay, Alaska, 2013
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14-JUN-2013

Halibut feast, Cannery Cove, Pybus Bay, Alaska, 2013

Five minutes after making the previous image, this eagle spotted a chunk of halibut carcass in the shallow water and swooped down to grab it in its talons. I conclude this sequence with this image of success, as the eagle soars towards my camera. The young eagle behind it will soon share in the feast.

Panasonic LUMIX G5
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Date/Time14-Jun-2013 21:59:53
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Focal Length175 mm
Exposure Time1/625 sec
Aperturef/6.3
ISO Equivalent1600
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Phil Douglis01-Sep-2013 20:29
I was continually amazed at how intimately I was enjoying the company of these eagles, who nested in trees surrounding my own cabin. Alaska holds the largest population of bald eagles in the world, and most them seemed to be keeping me awake at night with their calls. This series featuring eagle behavior is among my favorite photo sequences.
Tim May01-Sep-2013 15:54
This whole series almost makes the entire trip worth it. I think how rare these eagles are down in the 48 states and how careful we needed to be near any rookery like in Yellowstone. What a treat. I love the eyes and the spread of the tail.
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