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Florida 12/09

Collection of images from south west Florida December of 2009
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bald eaglePunta Gordafl

  • Gliding towards the nest.
  • Adult bald eagle spends the morning in the middle of the Peace River in Punta Gorda, FL.
  • Late evening sun in Punta Gorda, FL reflects on an adult bald eagle.
  • Adult eagle calls at an intruder in the nest area.
  • Juvie bald eagle invading an occupied nest area.
  • A juvenile enters the "no fly zone" and pushes the adult off
  • Face to face, the adult will take off as the juvenile would soon be above him.
  • "Incoming"!!!
  • Juvenile eagle showing interest in the nest, Momma did a fine job of covering the eggs and calling for the male who came directly at full speed... dog fight ensued....
  • Eagle pair at the nest together
  • Great white egret in Punta Gorda, FL
  • The happy couple spending a few short minutes in the nest.
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  • Pileated Woodpecker in Punta Gorda, FL
  • Coming in for a landing at the nest, some stray pine that would be dropped a second later from the talons.
  • Pileated Woodpecker in Punta Gorda, FL
  • Osprey fishing in Charlotte Harbor, FL
  • Pileated Woodpecker in Punta Gorda, FL
  • On top...
  • Dropping down the tree.
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