Bald Eagle, Bosque del Apache, New Mexico

<<
>>
Bald Eagle, Bosque del Apache, New Mexico - Bald Eagle
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, near Socorro, New Mexico, USA (December 2017)

Seen at the far side of the South Crane Pond. This image was taken during a trip organised by Natures Images and led by Chris Gomersall and Ellie Rothnie.

The Bald Eagle was believed to have killed a Snow Goose (though this was not seen) hence all the white feathers. Other scavengers such as a female Northern Harrier and Common Ravens were gathering hoping for a share of the carcass. A Rough-legged Hawk appeared later when the Bald Eagle took off.

Status is listed as Least Concern. For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) / Wikipedia
Bald Eagle / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Cornell Lab of Ornithology / Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Shooting Time 15:41
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/400
Av(Aperture Value) 11
Exposure Compensation +1/3
ISO Speed 1250

Latitude 33 51 15.4 N
Longitude 106 52 41.4 W
Altitude 1364.80m


Bald Eagle takes off, Bosque del Apache, New Mexico


Also in: Bald Eagle

Bald Eagle with wings spread on landing approach
Close-up of a Bald Eagle at Homer Spit in Alaska
Bald Eagle calling on the ground at Homer Spit
Bald Eagle with nest material at Potter's Marsh
Bald Eagle (juvenile) chases off a Magpie
Bald Eagle in flight with nest material
Bald Eagle perched on top of a telegraph pole in Seward, Alaska
Bald Eagle, Northern Harrier & Raven at Bosque del Apache
Bald Eagle takes off, Bosque del Apache, New Mexico
Bald Eagle flying, Bosque del Apache, New Mexico
Bald Eagle flying over reeds, Minnesota, USA
Flying Bald Eagle carrying fish, Minnesota, USA
Bald Eagle low over water, Minnesota, USA
Bald Eagle overhead, Soda Butte Canyon, Yellowstone National Park
Bald Eagle low over beach front view, Silver Salmon Creek, Alaska