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BALD EAGLE


BALD EAGLE
Photo Information
Copyright: Jerolim Vidic (cro-star) Silver Note Writer [C: 4 W: 3 N: 62] (300)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-06-19
Categories: Birds
Camera: Panasonic DMC FZ - 20 LUMIX, 36 - 432 mm
Exposure: f/3.3, 1/100 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Bald eagles head [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-06-22 7:41
Viewed: 1325
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Bald eagles live in isolated virgin forests that are found near oceans, lakes, marshes and wetlands. The reason the bald eagle is limited to these mature forests is because the trees must be strong enough to support their nests. Eagles' nests can be as large as two to three meters in diameter, and can weigh up to one tonne. After wintering down south, eagles will return to the same nests. These nests are usually built within two-hundred kilometers of where they were raised
As deforestation destroys the mature forests, the eagles' nests are also destroyed, leaving them no place to raise their young. This frequent habitat destruction may have diverse effects on the eagle, such as setting back their reproductive cycle. This is because they will have to spend time and energy relocating to a suitable forest and rebuilding the enormous nests in which to hatch their young. This added stress may result in the reduction of the eagles brood size and to delayed hatchings. The forest industry's attempts to rebuild forests that have been previously cut down, are often not successful in supporting the bald eagle's nests. This is due to the fact that second growth trees are not as strong as those in mature forests. The replacement of coastal forests by "concrete trees" not only affects the bald eagle's habitat but also their feeding habits.
Eagles live within 100 meters of water because their main staple is fish. This can often be substituted by rodents, rabbits and other small birds when the fish supply is not abundant. As eagles are usually found to live so close to their food source, cutting down trees near the water's edge could result in a decrease in the number of bald eagles.
It is up to us, as humans, to consider the ecological costs of our manipulations of the environment.
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Excellent capture and well done on the composition and details.

Here, they eat carion, often seen feeding on them. Fish as you said, small mammals.

Mike

Excellent shot.. very good details. Th eyes of the eagle are impressive! Bravo!

One of the most importand picture withs this sharpness.Bravo.
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Hi Jerolim, it's better to be his friend than his ennemy. Great picture
Guy

Wow.... This is magnificent. Such a proud looking bird. Not much more to say other than ...... perfect!!

Fabulous portrait! The eye detail is astounding! 10 out of 10 for POV, clarity and colour! WELL DONE!!

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2005-07-09 0:23]

Very good Jerolim. Excellent portrait of the Bald Eagle. His eye is spectacular, and his feathers and details are very sharp. Very well done.

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