Eagle In Her Nest

About a month ago my husband spotted two eagles in a tree along the Des Moines River and then I noticed a nest nearby, but they were too far away to get good pictures. I've been waiting for warmer weather so I could walk along the river bank and try to get pictures. This is from across the river and the wind was blowing 25 mph (according to TV, seemed more than that to me)... it knocked my tripod over if I didn't hold on to it. Maybe I can still get better pictures, but not today, it is back to 23 degrees.

[Dawn Swingle]

Really cool!

[Pete Roberts]

Super capture Lynn especially in view of conditions.

[Kerry McCarthy]

I commend you for your determination in those weather conditions! Nice shot! That's quite a nest.

[CINDY JOHNSON]

so wonderful

[pam olson]

Nice pic Lynn! Cold and windy here too- looking better late next week!

[Tricia Kano]

Great shot and you went to a lot of work to get it. Well worth it though!

[Paul J]

Awesome shot. They say their nests can weigh up to a ton.

[Beth Sheppard]

Wow, great catch!

[Emilie Cartoun]

Wonderful!

[Lisa Poland]

Fabulous. I saw one once near the Mississippi River, but you could barely see her head peaking out.

[Linda]

Great picture - you did well, especially with the wind. Nice capture. Really like the detail of the nest too.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Wow, wonderful capture.

[Graham Thresher]

A fabulous capture.

[Kathleen Hinkaty]

Great capture! I hope you go back during better weather.

[Paula Fontanini]

You lucky girl....I've never seen one sitting in a nest! Maybe you'll get some Eaglet shots in a few weeks....I hope so! :)

[☯ Sarah ☁]

Great find!

[Richard Hickey]

Incredible capture.

[Lynne Hart]

Incredible find and capture.

[Christine]

Thanks for your effort. I am looking forward for your next eagle shots

[Islandgirl]

Congrats on sticking it out and getting a great shot.
It will be interesting to see if you can get photos as the birds get larger.
Great find.

[Cheri]

Well done - great comp with the nest detail

[Stephanie Swift]

Considering what you had to deal with, I think this is a terrific capture!

[Kay Hodges]

Great job capturing this

[Khawbecker]

Great work, especially in light of the high winds!! I love eagles!

[Milanie]

Great shot - especially considering where you were taking it. How exciting to see the eagle up close.

[Sue Wilde]

Fabulous capture. Good for you for trying in those conditions

[Marg Budd]

Great capture. Thanks for braving nature. How exciting.

[Babs]

Great shot. What a work of art the nest is. We have a pair of white bellied sea eagles near us and their nest is a masterpiece.

[Kevin Wallace]

Great capture, Lynn!!!

[Denise (lyndemc)]

Oh wow! How neat is that, to have spied an eagle nest and then to be able to see them setting there. Looking forward to more photos as this saga develops.