I am link up with Skywatch Friday and I am also adding Klaus"s website Klaus Virtua Gallery.
We all have Klaus to thank for Skywatch Friday. He was a great photographer and friend to many. I've never met him but I really did enjoy his photos. Klaus's bird photos are some of the best I have ever seen. I have to say I am sure I am not the only one who will miss Klaus and his great photography. My deepest sympathy to Klaus's family and friends.
My sky included a juvenile eagle seen over my bird study site at the reservoir. It flew around the clear cut area in a circle, a very cool sight to watch.
It reminded me of the Steve Miller song Fly Like an Eagle. "I want to fly like an eagle, To the sea, Fly like an eagle, Let my Spirit carry me, I want to fly like an eagle, Till I'm Free, Oh, Lord through the revolution.
These shots are fuzzy since I cropped them for a closer look. On the juvenile eagle you can see the white underwing coverts.
Another regular bird seen and heard at my study site the Great Crested Flycatcher. I like its yellow belly. This bird was always in one of the trees next to the clear cut and was very vocal.
A shot of the sky over the reservoir.
I hope you enjoyed my skies and to see more gorgeous skies from around the world click here Skywatch Friday. Thanks to the host of Skywatch: Sylvia, Wren and Sandy and most of all to Klaus.
Thanks for visiting my skywatch post, I hope your weekend is great...Happy Birding!!!
Hello Eileen! I just love the last picture, it's so breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteI love the Eagle floating on currents.
ReplyDeleteLove the one of the flycatcher!!!
ReplyDeleteHOT TOWN SUMMER IN THE CITY is my link for Thursday's Themesong. Thanks for leaving a sweet comment. It's always appreciated.
If I am an eagle, I'll fly like an eagle, never like a man.
ReplyDeletevery nice Eileen
ReplyDeletedan
Love the eagles soaring, always hard to capture.
ReplyDeleteNice lake photograph. Looks like a deep one to me.
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen, Seeing Bald Eagles is exciting! Nice shots! Wishing you a fabulously nice day today!
ReplyDeletelovely, peaceful shot at the end...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, Eileen, and the last shot is spectacular!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful skies and photos Eileen!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
beautiful sky watching shots!!
ReplyDeleteif i could be an animal...my choice would definitely be a bird...i've done enough flying over roof tops...and through the clouds...in my dreams...it seems only natural!
A lovely tribute to Klaus, Eileen. I want to fly like an eagle too. :-)
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures of the eagle. I never come that close to it..
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
A stunning collection of photos, especially the eagle in flight!
ReplyDeletea flying eagle has so much symbolism, little wonder many of us say we want to fly like them
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tribute to Klaus, Eileen! And I, too, want to fly like an eagle! Superb captures! Thank you! Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
I agree with you Eileen, Klaus has the best bird photography. We all gonna missed him. ^_^ Beautiful shots!
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Awesome captures Eileen!!!Have a nice SWF
ReplyDeleteFantastic shot of bird in the sky.
ReplyDeleteNice Photos Eileen and a very nice tribute to Klaus. You are right, he will be missed.
ReplyDeleteI have yet to see a Great Crested flycatcher up her! Drats!
Great skywatch pictures, Eileen. Love that Eagle... Beautiful shots...
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Betsy
Beautiful beautiful skies (and birds) and thank you for the link to Klaus' photos.
ReplyDeleteA terrific series of shots. Love the soaring eagle!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely blue skies! That eagle looks peaceful. Amazing shots.
ReplyDeleteSo peaceful - thanks for sharing your day.
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteI love the second shot the most! Beautiful photos Eileen!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend:)
Beautiful captures of these fabulous birds in flight Eileen..love the green surrounding the pretty flycatcher. The water looks calm..wishing you a great day-
ReplyDeletea friend chose a soaring gannet and quoted your quote, he wanted to fly free.
ReplyDeleteWonderful water and bird shots, Eileen, and a good memorial for Klaus.
ReplyDeleteGood series Eileen!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteGreat captures. Love all your photos.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the is the first and second photos as the bird soar high. I also love the blue sky.
Cassy from Acoustic Guitar Lessons
Nice shots Eileen,
ReplyDeleteKlaus and his beautiful photos,
God loves him more.
My SWF
awwww...pretty cool shots!
ReplyDeletethanks for dropping by @ explorerminded.com
Eileen, Yes, Klaus did take beautiful pictures. Your eagle is great--fly like an eagle-seems so fitting right now. Have a lovely weekend. Mickie ;)
ReplyDeleteNice shots Eileen--a young golden?
ReplyDeleteA nice tribute.
ReplyDeleteLove all your shots :)
Thanks for dropping by...
Nice tribute to Klaus - very apropo. Happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteCarolina Mts
Great shots of the eagles! Klaus knew where and when to find the combined beauty of sky and wildlife! He will be missed.
ReplyDeletewonderful shots of the eagle!
ReplyDeleteFantastic captures. The first one: INCREDIBLE!
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen. Wow that's a big eagle and something I don't see much of unless I go to Scotland. Yes, I remember those Great-crested Flycatchers and how vocal (noisy) they can be. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteWho would've captures the eagle this good! You posts always wow me, Eileen! :)
ReplyDeleteFlying eagles are perfect for a Skywatch Friday entry.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful tribute to Klaus. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful post.
A beautiful tribute to Klaus, a magnificient soaring eagle and a splendid lake!
ReplyDeleteWonderful tribute to Klaus, Eileen. Your eagle shots are very nice.
ReplyDeleteYou picked a great song to go with your post.
ReplyDeleteVery nice post!
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