Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Long-crested Eagle

Yesterday we drove to Ladybrand for business. I always have my camera to hand and take photos of everything and anything. Along the way, we spotted a large black bird atop a telephone pole. Grant stopped and I took photos. I'm sorry the wires are slightly in the way, but I think there are a few good images of this beautiful raptor.
Long-crested Eagle

The Long-crested Eagle is a medium-sized eagle. Its dark plumage and long crest is very distinctive. 
Even though I wasn't able to duck the camera focus in between the lines, the bright yellow eyes and gape were easily visible
This eagle is a fairly common resident; largely sedentary
It eats mainly rodents and frequently hunts from telephone poles

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10 comments:

  1. Sylvia K02 September, 2015 05:36

    Ah, such a handsome fellow and terrific captures, Jo!! Not easy ones to get and you did a great job!! Thanks for sharing!! Hope your week is going well!!

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  2. Betsy Banks Adams02 September, 2015 05:45

    Neat Eagle, Jo. He looks very different from ours here in the USA.

    I finally published a couple of posts today about our latest trip. Check them out.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  3. Margaret Birding For Pleasure02 September, 2015 08:43

    wonderful bird to see.I love his crest Jo.

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  4. Gattina02 September, 2015 11:01

    What a bird ! He looks like an angry punk !

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  5. eileeninmd02 September, 2015 12:26

    Hello, Jo! I love this cool looking Eagle. The crest is cool! Great shots even with the wires. Enjoy your day!

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  6. Hootin Anni02 September, 2015 12:27

    Wow...such intensity in its eyes. Such a beautiful creature. This species is new to me. I'm happy you shared.

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  7. My name is Riet02 September, 2015 20:36

    What a beautiful bird and such great shots.

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  8. TexWisGirl02 September, 2015 22:12

    wow!!! neat!

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  9. Mary Howell Cromer03 September, 2015 10:09

    Oh twice in one week, how wonderful and extraordinary for me. Someone on group page of Facebook, called Riff Raff Hawkwatch shared a Crested Eagle photo this week and now these. I had never even heard of them before, what gorgeous beauties they are~

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  10. Stewart M05 September, 2015 10:16

    What a great looking bird - wires or not. As I may have said before, I just don't seem to get many pictures of birds of prey. Must try harder.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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