• Wednesday-What'sUP July 26 - 06:57 am

More often than not, when I look at photos from Frederick W. Koski, my first thought is, 'How'd he do that?'. Of course with today's photos, I'm wondering how he got up so high to photograph this Eagle family during feeding time. However he managed to do it, I'm glad he did, since we benefit with a "birds eye view" of the entire event here in the North Country. Even a shot of one of the eaglets taking a short flight to try out its wings, along with the fourth picture, that looks to me like the two young eagles were posing for the camera.

Wonder if these creatures do know they are being watched? The last two shots are from Tom Hall in Eagle River, earlier this spring. Comparing the angle of the trees we realize Tom must be walking to his right, when suddenly the majestic bird turns, as if to say, “I’ve got my eye on you!”.

Thanks to Frederic and Tom for today’s up-close glimpses of these UP residents.

These pictures are great!! Thanks for sharing!

Oh my gosh, these are wonderful pictures! Really captures how impressive Eagles are!

Amazing! Great job!!

Either Fred was on a hill or he's Tarzan.
Nice photos!

I have a question for those who know a lot more about birds than I do. I've heard that Brockway Mt. seems to be a stop for large birds of prey migrating in the spring. Is it also a stop in the fall when the birds fly back to wherever they are going? I will be up there around the 3rd week of September, and I wondered if that is a good time to maybe see some large birds.

Good morning everyone.
Great pictures Fredrick and Tom! I love the Eagles are an awesome bird.
Keep the pictures coming.

My guess is yes, they know they're being watched. After all they're 'eagle-eyed' eagles.:> A most beautiful bird!

Great pictures.

FANTASTIC pictures....as usual, from Mr. Koski. WOW!!!

And..just passing this info on:
HONOR MISSION RIDE:
Mark your Calenders
Saturday, July 28th 2012, A group of Native American Riders coming from the Green Bay Wi. areas. To HONOR 2 Fallen Heros.
One of them is Army SPC. Robert Voakes Jr. Who was KIA last June 2011, from Baraga which The PGR stood the Flagline for this Hero.
The other Vietnam Veteran KIA 1968. He was never given the proper Honor for his Life to our FREEDOMS.
The PGR have been asked by Commander Rick Bailey of The VFW - To Escort the riders.
Meet - at 8:15 A.M. MIDTOWN MALL Parking Lot. KSU at 8 :30 A.M. ride to Highways 41 and 8. Parking lot right there and get lined up, so we are ready.
We might have to wait one hour. We will then Escort to Pine Mountain, Veterans Memorial Park.
We have been invited to eat a Lunch and Visit with them all. Smile with tongue
The Riders need to be in Baraga Mi. before 4:00 P.M. for The Ceremony. Anyone who can make the Escort to Baraga that would be most Honorable.
There will be a Police Escort for us and take us to the POW WOW. There will be parking for us. If, anyone wants to stay overnight they have camping and
POW WOW at NO CHARGE. Also, if anyone wants to give a gift to the families it will be done during the Ceremony.

R/C Jeanie and Don Jokinen
1-906-361-2321

Hoping that many can come for this HONOR RIDE ESCORT

Wow! Fantastic pictures! What majestic creatures they are. No wonder they were chosen as our national bird.

Just a few more days and I'll be UP north! I start the long drive tomorrow. Woo-hoo! I can't wait!

My first thought was also-how did he get those amazing pics!We are surrounded by beauty here in the U.P. that others only dream about.

Our National Bird. Thank you 4 posting. (P.S. Only 5 more months until Christmas.)

I'm on a nearby ridge with a long lens, nice pics Tom!