Tag: Strathcona

ERNIE CHOWING DOWN

Eagles, Strathcona, Strathcona & Eagle, Tofino Birds, Tofino Eagles, Tofino Wildlife

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Ernie was having a snack when I came by. I always look for them on this rock because of the great background!

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ERNIE & ETHEL’S LOFTY PERCH

Eagles, Snow, Strathcona, Strathcona & Eagle, Tofino Birds, Tofino Eagles, Tofino Wildlife

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Ernie & Ethel have the best seat in the harbour! Their nest tree is on Strawberry island, specifically the NE corner. Their favourite place to perch is on this tree. Eagles always want the highest spot so they can see whats going on around them.

Those mountains in background are in Strathcona Park over 22 miles away.I used my large focal length lens to shoot these. Longer focal lengths bring the background seemingly closer.(compression)

Notice that mist layer in the first shot. That mist forms because of warmer moist air coming off of the ocean. The warmer air rises, chills & condenses due to the small glacier laying underneath. The soft pinkish colour is perfect but lasts only a few minutes.