When we were at Yellowstone, one of my photography goals was to photograph a bald eagle. I have a very tiny image of one I took last year with my kit lens, so this year I took my longest lens hoping for a good shot- but no luck. I found out recently that a bald eagle has been spotted hanging out at a small lake a mile or two from us, so today we took a walk, hoping to see him.
Almost immediately we saw a red-tailed hawk circling a field- and then three osprey, as we neared the lake. A fellow photographer (a Canon shooter) pointed out the tree where he had seen the bald eagle earlier in the day- and said he had photographed the eagle trying unsuccessfully to steal a fish away from one of the osprey.
Long story short- no bald eagle was seen- which calls for a return trip! I did get many shots of the osprey flying overhead.
f/7.1, 1/800, ISO 200, 300mm
melinda anderson photography 
Wow! Wow! Wow! This is absolutely great! It’s clear and in focus. Very nice shot!
Terrific shot. There are many osprey which nest around Clear Lake.
You sure got a nice sharp photo of this bird.
It is so wonderful to see all the raptors thriving once again. (thank you Rachel Carson) I have been having a blast watching our local Osprey and Bald Eagle families. The hatchlings are getting ready to fledge. I rented the 150 – 500mm for 3 days and I have been and plan to continue to run from nest to nest. I got some shots this evening of the Juvenile Eagle and some of the Osprey family. But you know how it is we always think we can get something just a little bit better. Heading out again at daybreak.
Hoping you are enjoying watching them as much as I am.