We have a bald eagle nest in the estuary behind our campsite in Campbell River, British Columbia. It's too far away to photograph (for me), but with a spotting scope, we can watch over the eaglets. In spring when we arrive here, we see the adults coming and going with sticks. Once I saw and heard one of the adults break a branch off of a neighbouring tree! There was a great … [Read more...] about Reasons to Love Vancouver Island in Summer: #3 Bald Eagles
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Bald Eagles on Vancouver Island BC
After last year's amazing wildlife viewing from our campsite in Campbell River, BC, Ray and I decided to come back for four months this year and we've enjoyed another incredible summer. One day we walked out to the spit just at the end of the road and there were all sorts of people out enjoying picnics, walks, kite flying, and there were even a few crazy joggers. "You'll … [Read more...] about Bald Eagles on Vancouver Island BC
Bald Eagle Dance
At our campsite in Campbell River, British Columbia, the bald eagles are constantly watching from above, flying by, and diving down for a fish. One bald eagle sits on the top of a dead tree for hours every day. A few days ago, he was joined by a friend... I made this photo while practicing with my new Canon 400mm f/5.6L lens. I love that lens! But the eagles were a … [Read more...] about Bald Eagle Dance
Bald Eagle and Sony NEX6
A couple of months ago I bought myself a Sony NEX6. Woot! I've had my eye on this camera for awhile because it has the same sensor as my Canon 7D, but in a much more compact and lightweight kit. With all the hiking we do, carrying all my gear can be a real drag. And with my back problems it just makes sense to go with the new mirrorless technology. This camera is 3 times … [Read more...] about Bald Eagle and Sony NEX6
Juvenile Bald Eagles
My favourite thing about our summer home at Oceanside RV Park in Sidney, BC, (aside from it being 10 minutes away from where my boat is moored) is that every morning I wake to the sound of the eagles calling. A few days ago the young eagles were cackling up a storm so I went out with my camera, only a few steps away from the RV, and made these images. Please click … [Read more...] about Juvenile Bald Eagles