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philseu > Wildlife photograph of a adult Bald Eagle flying with a captured fish. The Bald Eagle is a large bird of prey found mostly in North America. It was on the brink of extinction in the continental United States in the 20th century but due to conservation measures the populations are now stable. The familiar adult form takes five to six years to reach. Juveniles lack the white head and tail feathers and can sometimes be mistaken for the larger Golden Eagle. Though Bald Eagles are primarily known as fish eaters, they are opportunistic feeders and will steal from other birds, eat carrion and even scavenge garbage dumps.
philseu > Bald Eagles > Bald Eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus taking off photo
philseu > Vertical image of a Short-eared Owl in flight. Owls are in the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae. The Short-eared Owl is one of the more common owls with a wide distribution in the New and Old Worlds. It feeds mainly on small mammals but will sometimes take birds. Though owls are considered nocturnal raptors, some owls such as the Short-eared and the Snowy Owls are often seen hunting during daylight hours.
philseu > This photograph shows a Short-eared Owl, Asio flammeus, hunting over a typical grassland habitat. They have a distinctive recognizable flight pattern which consists of low level flight and hovering mixed with erratic and bounding movements. They use sound to detect their prey but often start hunting in the late afternoon. This image was taken in February 2008 in Sacramento County, California, shortly before sunset. These owls are in the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae. The Short-eared Owl is one of the more common owls with a wide distribution in the New and Old Worlds. It feeds mainly on small mammals but will sometimes take birds. Though owls are considered nocturnal raptors, some owls such as the Short-eared and the Snowy Owls are often seen hunting during daylight hours.
philseu > American Kestrels, Falco sparverius, are the smallest falcons in North America. They are colorful and are unusual among raptors in demonstrating distinct sexual dimorphism. They are found in a variety of habit and are frequently seen perch hunting or hovering. They feed on a variety of prey including insects, small mammals and small birds.
philseu > Northern Harriers are hawks that have a distinctive light facial disc of specialized feathers that are believed to aid in hearing. This photograph shows a female Northern Harrier which a dark brown head, brown and white streaked face, brown topside and barred lower side wings. The male has a light gray head, back and chest, with a white belly and black tipped wings. Both sexes have a distinct white rump.
philseu > This photograph is a portrait of a wild adult Bald Eagle. It is unfortunately a little dirty from a recent fish meal. The Bald Eagle is a large bird of prey found mostly in North America. It was on the brink of extinction in the continental United States in the 20th century but due to conservation measures the populations are now stable. The familiar adult form takes five to six years to reach. Juveniles lack the white head and tail feathers and can sometimes be mistaken for the larger Golden Eagle. Though Bald Eagles are primarily known as fish eaters, they are opportunistic feeders and will steal from other birds, eat carrion and even scavenge garbage dumps.
philseu > Photograph of a female American Kestrel with her tail feathers spread. American Kestrels, Falco sparverius, are the smallest falcons in North America. They are colorful and are unusual among raptors in demonstrating distinct sexual dimorphism. They are found in a variety of habit and are frequently seen perch hunting or hovering. They feed on a variety of prey including insects, small mammals and small birds.
philseu > This wildlife photograph shows an immature Bald Eagle taking off with a captured fish in its talons. The Bald Eagle is a large bird of prey found mostly in North America. It was on the brink of extinction in the continental United States in the 20th century but due to conservation measures the populations are now stable. The familiar adult form takes five to six years to reach. Juveniles lack the white head and tail feathers and can sometimes be mistaken for the larger Golden Eagle. Though Bald Eagles are primarily known as fish eaters, they are opportunistic feeders and will steal from other birds, eat carrion and even scavenge garbage dumps.
Bald Eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus taking off photo
Bald Eagles > Bald Eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus taking off photo
Bald Eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus taking off photo
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