Showing posts with label Golden Eagle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Golden Eagle. Show all posts

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Arrival in Juneau

We arrived at Juneau and tied up to the dock. Still had some time before we could head off to our excursions so I stared out over the balcony as we waited. A dark shape moved in over the port and I tried my best to snap some shots of this bird as it nearly blended in to the dark trees.

Golden Eagle

My conclusion is that it was a Golden Eagle. Just wish it would have come closer. These shots are heavily cropped.

Golden Eagle

Sticking by my decision. I have scoured the internet and every book I own on birds. And there are many...

Golden Eagle

The bird eventually settled on a tree and I lost sight of it. Nice adrenaline rush, regardless. Now off to new sights!