Cloudy skies are welcome here,
Makes the heat wave less severe.
Look at this, it could be lunch,
If that guy can catch a bunch.
“How’s the fishing been today?”
Guy just stares with nought to say.
Looks like nothing in his creel.
Does he know the pain I feel?
“What? You had one, let it go?
I was wanting lunch, you know!”
Right! That’s it. I’m outta here,
Try to find another near.
I’ll find Joe, he’s down the shore,
How I hope he’s catching more.
Fisherman goes back to work,
Hoping soon his line will jerk.
PS I forgot to say these photos were taken by a friend on his cell phone.
August 25, 2022 at 12:28 pm
What a wingspan! And what a lucky fisherman.
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August 25, 2022 at 2:03 pm
They are much bigger birds up close than we might think when we see them flying over.
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August 25, 2022 at 12:32 pm
Cute poem and great photo sequence. 😊
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August 25, 2022 at 2:02 pm
TY. A friend took these with his cell phone because it was quick (to take advantage of the momentary opportunity).
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August 25, 2022 at 12:59 pm
Such a beautiful bird, great photos Anneli! The captain is in deep, good luck.
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August 25, 2022 at 2:01 pm
He’s “in the zone.”
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August 25, 2022 at 2:50 pm
Dinner on the table.
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August 25, 2022 at 3:13 pm
Yup!
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August 25, 2022 at 1:15 pm
The eagle is pretty comical hoping for some fish and so close to the fisherman. These are great!
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August 25, 2022 at 2:01 pm
Thank you, on behalf of my friend with the cell phone,
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August 25, 2022 at 2:01 pm
Awesome captures!
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August 25, 2022 at 2:01 pm
Yes, very lucky. Thank you.
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August 25, 2022 at 2:07 pm
Beautiful photos, and what a memorable day!
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August 25, 2022 at 2:41 pm
Thanks, Sonja. That was Pat who took the pictures.
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August 25, 2022 at 2:12 pm
Kaum zu glauben, dass der Seeadler dem Menschen so nahe kommt. Eine tolle Bilderstory.
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August 25, 2022 at 2:42 pm
I think this eagle was used to seeing fish caught here and learned that he could sometimes get some leftovers for a meal.
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August 25, 2022 at 3:06 pm
Wow! Amazing shots!
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August 25, 2022 at 3:13 pm
Thanks, Jill. A friend of mine was sure they were photoshopped, but they’re not.
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August 25, 2022 at 3:15 pm
Wow. I got chill-bumps from these pics. I thought it was you that was that close to the eagle. Still impressive either way. It’s a symbol for a certain country, you know. Maybe that’s a good sign.
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August 25, 2022 at 3:54 pm
They are impressive birds. Good symbol for your country, Lori.
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August 25, 2022 at 6:32 pm
Those shots are amazing (and great poem)! What a beautiful bird.
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August 25, 2022 at 7:46 pm
My cell phone photographer friend will be pleased. Tnx, Lynette.
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August 25, 2022 at 10:11 pm
The eagle seems to ask Gary for a fish. Good shots from Pat and a very nice little poem to go with them.
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August 26, 2022 at 7:10 am
I think they were both surprised.
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August 26, 2022 at 5:02 am
Another “keeper.” Thanks, Anneli!
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August 26, 2022 at 7:08 am
Thank you, Grant.
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August 26, 2022 at 5:56 am
Amazing, Anneli, how close the captain could get. And really stunning pictures of that wonderful bird.
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August 26, 2022 at 7:09 am
I think these birds have found the easy way to catch fish – let someone do it for them.
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August 26, 2022 at 10:33 am
Intelligent birds, ain’t they? 😉
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August 26, 2022 at 7:59 am
The eagles in your region are so used to humans that they allow such close encounters without flying away. Here in the wild territory of the Arrow Lakes, they are extremely wary and it seems they do not like to be photographed.
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August 26, 2022 at 8:02 am
For the most part, that is true, Peter, although if you see them in remote places that are not so frequented by fishermen, they are also more shy and flighty. This one obviously was quite used to seeing fishermen.
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August 26, 2022 at 12:21 pm
Anneliese..this eagle is a great poser.
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August 26, 2022 at 12:29 pm
He does seem to be very comfortable there!
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August 26, 2022 at 8:46 pm
Wow! beautiful lines with excellent photos. The eagle is looking cute! Well shared thanks 👍
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August 26, 2022 at 8:48 pm
Thanks, Priti. Glad you liked it. Thanks for your visit and comment. Have a nice weekend.
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August 26, 2022 at 8:53 pm
You are welcome. Enjoy your weekend 🥰🥰
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August 27, 2022 at 4:17 am
To be that close to a bald eagle must be the thrill of a lifetime. The photos are outstanding!
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August 27, 2022 at 8:55 am
I bet the Captain’s heartrate went up a bit at that moment.
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August 27, 2022 at 12:21 pm
I bet it did!
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August 27, 2022 at 6:01 am
Wow! To be this close to a Bald Eagle . . . amazing. Anneli, your words create a refreshing story.
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August 27, 2022 at 8:56 am
It would be a big thrill. It’s one thing to be close to them in captivity but out in nature, it’s pretty cool. Thanks for the visit and comment.
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August 28, 2022 at 6:43 am
Wow. I’ll bet that doesn’t happen often. The eagle was probably looking for a handout. That’s one big bird! Thanks for sharing your friend’s photos and the fun poem. 🙂
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August 28, 2022 at 10:36 am
This eagle is probably used to coming down to the river to hang out near fishermen for a handout. I once had an osprey swoop down to try to steal a trout I had hooked. They are all opportunists. Tnx for the visit, Diana.
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August 28, 2022 at 10:58 am
I imagine they love the guts left behind if the fisherman clean their fish. Great photos.
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August 28, 2022 at 11:01 am
Possibly.
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August 29, 2022 at 1:50 pm
Well, I’m going to be different and comment on the first photo rather than the eagle – love the meadow under that moody sky 🙂
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August 29, 2022 at 4:25 pm
Haha. Good for you, Adele. Can you imagine walking through that thistle barrier?
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August 31, 2022 at 1:51 pm
HOLY MOLY. HOW DID THE EAGLE STAY STILL FOR ALL THOSE PHOTOS? SORRY FOR SHOUTING–I’M IN AWE.
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August 31, 2022 at 3:32 pm
YES, HE DID! Until the Captain took a couple of steps closer and made him nervous.
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September 1, 2022 at 4:55 pm
Hi Anneli.. I’m finally blogging again. What a beautiful capture!
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September 1, 2022 at 5:01 pm
Hey! Welcome back, Sherry!
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September 2, 2022 at 6:19 am
Great photos and clever verse!
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September 2, 2022 at 6:49 am
Thanks so much, Brad, and thanks for the follow.
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September 7, 2022 at 11:50 am
What amazing photos! So cool to be that close to an eagle. Wow.
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September 7, 2022 at 11:59 am
I think that would really give you the idea of how big they really are. Much bigger than they look when they’re flying over.
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