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Bald Eagle and Friend
Bald Eagle (Halaeetus leucocephalus washingtoniensis) This fellow was being harassed by Magpies and Common Ravens and refused to be intimated in the least. Photographed near Girdwood, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, USA. Conifer forest at ca. 46 m (150 ft) elevation.
Habitat
Conifer forest at ca. 46 m (150 ft) elevation.
Location
Near Girdwood, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, USA.
Date taken
July 2009
Scientific name
Halaeetus leucocephalus
Equipment used
Canon EOS 40D with a Canon EF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens at 300 mm.
Supporter
Not exactly a friendly conversation, but the magpie looks to be totally unimpressed. Great interaction shot!
 
This eagle looks really cross. When you compare the size of the two birds, you wonder how a magpie can dare to come near. A superb behaviour shot.
 

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