Wednesday 21 April 2021

Wild Bird Wednesday 456 - White-bellied Sea Eagle

When I was down at Werribee Sewage Works a few weeks ago I happened upon this White-bellied Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster) sitting on a post.  Unfortunately, it did not do much but fly off in all the time I watched it!  Later in the day there were two individuals at the same spot.  Wonderful birds, and the first ones I have photographed in my neck of the woods.

This eagle has a wingspan of up to 2m and can weigh up to 3.7 kg, making it only slightly smaller than the Wedge-Tailed Eagle, which is Australia's largest bird of prey.

All things considered, the White-bellied Sea Eagle is an impressive bird.






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15 comments:

  1. What an impressive raptor! Beautiful! That last photo is outstanding!

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  2. My blog this week is about its "cousin," another sea eagle. Nice find and beautiful launch into flight.

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  3. Hari Om
    Having tried and failed several times to capture this bird in the lens, I am grateful that you managed and can share it with us! YAM xx

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  4. Beautiful bird and great photos. Not many birds around in the garden at present, too much els on their minds in spring!!
    Have a good week, cheers Diane

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  5. Sea Eagle, Blue Sky, Perched up for a few images..... how Perfect.

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  6. Great shots of the eagle. It must be quite something to see it in full flight.

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  7. Great sighting! This raptor is handsome, I love the last capture.

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  8. A magnificent bird Stewart. Thanks for hosting, stay safe and have a great week ahead.

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  9. Wow Stewart!!! What a beautiful eagle!!! I hope you are well.. Regards from Spain

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  10. That first shot makes it look like a bald eagle that we have here. Neat.

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  11. What a magnificent bird!

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  12. Hello Stewart
    every wildlife photographer or observer is jealous
    Greetings Frank

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  13. How awesome to see it fly! Thanks for sharing.

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  14. Kudos for capturing photos of this bird, Stewart. Never heard of it before...so much to learn!

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