Making Room

Description

This unique moment captures an immature bald eagle perched on a branch, just seconds before it regurgitates. Birds of prey, including eagles, regurgitate indigestible parts of their prey, such as bones, fur, or feathers, in the form of pellets. The eagle’s posture and open beak signal this natural behavior, vital to its digestive process. With its dark feathers and strong talons gripping the branch, this young eagle is still developing its iconic white head and tail feathers, which will emerge as it matures. Capturing this rare moment highlights both the everyday life of a raptor and the intricate balance of nature in the Great Bear Rainforest, where these eagles play a key role as apex predators.

Taken By

Jacquie Matechuk

Taken On

October 13, 2024

Tagged

eagle bald perched regal juvenile regurgitate animal bird buzzard hawk vulture accipiter accipitridae plant beak falcon falconiformes