"In-flight Meal"

Had been watching & photographing the Eagles and most would catch a

fish and head for a suitable tree to feed. But this one seemed as though

it couldn't wait, and decided it was "fast food."

Thanks for looking!

Jim j.

PDE

great shot Jim....never seen any raptor dining in flight

Jim...a great capture of an eagle and "fast food".  Well done.  

Really cool action shot. Best regards, Linh Dinh

Amazing, it must be even more amazing to see it happen.  Next, you'll be showing one that can text while flying...

Many thanks for taking the time to look & comment!

I think I'll have just a couple of more opportunities with these magnificant birds before they move out of the area.

If you've never attempted to photograph them in the wild, . . . I can assure you "it's a challenge you will never forget!" They don't get close, and my 100-400 with the 1.4X TC is not enough reach!

They don't land very close if you're out of your vehicle, and although I have good hunting skills, there is no "sneaking up on them" either. You just have to set up your tripod somewhere to hide your movements, limit your movement, and be patient. But I can't say it's boring!

The other day I was set up at the edge of a slight hill & tree at the waters edge. During the day I had two occasions when the Eagle with his catch was wanting to land in a tree near me, saw me, startled and dropped their catch that splashed in the lake not 20 feet from me. But it all happens so quick, I just can't get "the shot!"

Out of the 324 shots from this last trip, it looks like I'll have maybe 10 that I can make work in some way!

Again, thanks for your interest,

Jim j.

A very unique shot Jim! I had a couple shot of bald eagle in Alaska last summer (first time ever). They seems to be just scavenger hanging by the creek to eat dead Salmon but I've seen a lot of shot of eagle catching fish. Know a fellow in Kansas who's been posting bald eagle shot and I now realize that I don't have to go to Alaska to shoot this bird. Very unique shot and thanks for sharing!

Congratulations James for this fantastic capture of the eagle eating in flight, very unique, very good the composition, the light and colours , ciao Giangiorgio

Never seen these birds feed in flight, great capture Jim.

Regards

Gamini

Thanks for taking the time to look and leave a comment! Much appreciated!

Tm J, You're certainly welcome to make the trip to Kansas next year, I expect most of the heavy population of Bald Eagles will be moving out in the next couple of weeks. I only know of a couple nests.

I'd be more than happy to do the pre-trip scouting!

Again, thanks

Jim j.

Jim. Ungortunately I'll never have a chance to see these fantastic birds in action. And must say I almost envy you.

What to say. In a quantity of simmilar pages such as photo.net I didn't find that much photographers with so many different views to a life, sill or alive.

And Eagls who are really difficult even see you did a fantastic job here. Fast food / In-flight meal is a quite apropritate title. Even more. Comp and a moment are magnificant. This one goes to my favourites...

Wish you a lot successful photos as this one,

Best,

Vukasin

Wow! What's the penalty for distracted flying?

Very nice shot, Jim.  Great topic and composition.  Never seen a raptor eating while flying.  Seems they always take their meal away and eat while perched or on the ground.

Very well done...