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31-MAY-2017

Young Eaglets

Core Creek Park - Middletown Twp., PA

The Core Creek Eagles have so far successfully raised two eaglets and in the next few weeks with luck they will fledge.
Although not visible in this picture one of the adult eagles is always close by.
A young eaglet can gain up to 170 g (6.0 oz) a day, the fastest growth rate of any North American bird.
By eight weeks, the eaglets are strong enough to flap their wings, lift their feet off the nest platform, and rise up in the air.
The young fledge at anywhere from 8 to 14 weeks of age, though will remain close to the nest and attended to by their parents for a further 6 weeks. (copied from Wikipedia)
Sorry for the poor picture. At over 300 yards and cropped 10 to 1 the light has to be just right for a good capture.

Canon EOS 80D ,Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3
1/320s f/6.3 at 468.0mm iso800 hide exif
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Date/Time31-May-2017 01:07:42
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 80D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length468 mm
Exposure Time1/323 sec
Aperturef/6.3
ISO Equivalent800
Exposure Bias0.67
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Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)18-Jun-2017 18:03
Nice work.V
Paolo
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