Icthyophaga leucogaster

11 White-bellied Sea-Eagle at Parkes, ACT

Icthyophaga leucogaster at Parkes, ACT - 16 Aug 2025 11:51 AM
Icthyophaga leucogaster at Parkes, ACT - 16 Aug 2025 11:51 AM
Icthyophaga leucogaster at Parkes, ACT - 16 Aug 2025 11:51 AM
Icthyophaga leucogaster at Parkes, ACT - 16 Aug 2025 11:51 AM
Icthyophaga leucogaster at Parkes, ACT - 16 Aug 2025 11:51 AM
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Icthyophaga leucogaster 17 Aug 2025 MatthewFrawley
Hieraaetus morphnoides 17 Aug 2025 TimL

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Two Sea-Eagles were seen above Lake Burley Griffin being harassed by other birds. One of the eagles dived down to the water, caught a fish (final image) and flew away. The other bird flew off above Regatta Point and directly across the path of the approaching Air Force Roulettes Aerobatic Team which was providing a display for ADFA Open Day. In the first image the Pilatus Training aircraft had just passed above the eagle leaving smoke trails behind. The eagle didn't react at all and flew off into the distance. The images were taken from Regatta Point as shown by the sighting coordinates. Taken hastily with a macro lens, so not the best. Thanks to Barbara for the initial sighting of the eagles high in the sky.

2 comments

   17 Aug 2025
Immature White-bellied Sea-Eagle
TimL wrote:
   17 Aug 2025
Thanks for the ID Matt.

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