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Title
Alaska Eagle Habitat
Artist
Judi Dressler
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The sun hits the mountains at dawn in this Alaskan scene. What makes this scene special is that many, many Bald Eagles hang out here; you can see some of them gathered at the edge of the river, and there are dozens more in nearby trees, altogether a hundred or so within view, and probably a few hundred in the nearby area. They gather here year round, but especially in November, when the salmon spawn a little ways up river, so there are many very slow salmon just waiting to be fought over and eaten by the eagles and gulls, as well as a by a few bears that have not yet started hibernation.
The Bald Eagle has been the national emblem of the United States since 1782 and a spiritual symbol for native people for far longer than that. It is not always so majestic in habits: it often feeds on carrion, including dead fish washed up on shore, and it steals food from Ospreys and other smaller birds. At other times, however, it is a powerful predator. Look for them soaring in solitude, chasing other birds for their food, or gathering by the hundreds in winter. Once endangered by hunting and pesticides, Bald Eagles have flourished under protection.
Photo taken on November 8, 2021, in Alaska with my cell phone.
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Descriptive keywords or tags for this image include alaska, eagles, bald eagles, mountains, peaks, snow, winter, habitat, sunrise, dawn, river, chilkat, landscape, scene, haliaeetus leucocephalus, raptors, birds, birds of prey, accipitridae, nature, dressler, and judi dressler.
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November 25th, 2021
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Boulder, CO - United States
Oh my! When I see one eagle, it makes my day if not my week. I can't even imagine the thrill of seeing so many at once. Thank you as always for sharing such special moments in nature with me through your incredible photography. fav
Sherman, IL - United States
This is an amazing image....beautiful light, colors, and composition. Land of the eagles... LF
Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Outstanding beach bird composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L voted for this piece in the contest BIRDS ON THE BEACH!
Sunset Beach, NC - United States
The awesome sight of the rising sun lighting the mountain top is only out done by the gathering of so many eagles. I would be in heaven to see that.
St. Louis, MO - United States
Fabulous photo of a gathering of Bald Eagles at sunrise with magnificent snow-covered mountains in the background, great colors, light and reflections, perspective, and composition! Very nice work! F/L
Lakeland, TN - United States
Congratulations! .... Your wonderful work of art has been presented on the HomePage in the group, 'ART FOR PASSION - PASSION FOR ART'. Thanks for sharing with all of us. If you wish, you can archive it permanently or promote it further in the Discussions Tabs .... Nancy
Guntown, Ms - United States
Congratulations your photograph has been featured in the FAA Group ‘The Outdoor Photographer' You are invited to post your featured images in the Group's 'Thanks for the Feature / photo archive.
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