This bald eagle had been perched in a large oak tree in front of my car near the boat launch on the Illinois River west of Hillview, Illinois. It apparently spotted me while I was taking pictures of it in the tree and it took off. I instinctively fired off a couple shots of its departure before it vanished for good.
Country United States
State Illinois
Location Boat launch on the Illinois River west of Hillview, Illinois and south of railroad bridge.
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
Activity BIF (Bird in Flight)
- Created Timestamp03/09/2022 10:56:57
- CameraNIKON D780
- Aperture6.3
- Focal Length300
- Iso100
- Shutter Speed1/500
- Orientation1