The bald eagle breeding population on the Eastern Shore of Virginia is has been on the upswing for several years now. The Center for Conservation Biology within the College of William and Mary and the Virginia Commonwealth University completed the first bald eagle survey of the Eastern Shore back in March of 2011. A record 60 occupied breeding territories
The following photos were sent in by Jim Garvey, who captured eagles on the Cape Charles beach:
Jim Garvey says
Pictures by Jim Garvey
Jim Garvey says
The pictures were taken by Jim Garvey.
Clare Shumate says
Great pictures, Jim Garvey!
Jim says
Thanks, Clare! Got lucky.
Charles McWilliams says
Magnificent creatures, immortalized against Heaven’s backdrop.
Paul Plante says
Those are some great photos with the eagles in the foreground and the cruise ships at anchor in the background.
It really captures the essence of life on the shore.
Great job!
Jim says
Thanks, Paul!
Margot Gorske says
I believe they are container ships, disgusting bilge into our bay, and possible other contaminations. I agree with your sentiment r/t the eagles.