Nesting Golden Eagle. Pics Added

[Paul]

Found this very Large nest, probably 12-18 feet across about 150feet up this ledge. Getting a close up was pretty much an impossible task due to the sheer distance away. I had to hike about 1/4 mile through some firey sage brush, buffalo grass, 3 creeks, and one large snake(3+ feet long, Yellow Bellied Racer) while wearing shorts and a tee shirt, being ravaged by a huge gnat hatch.

This nest is located in the Teddy Rosevelt National Park in Western North Dakota in the south Unit. Park Rangers can tell you how to find it. (8 miles in or so).

[Steve Foss]

Nice ones, Paul!

When I was out tromping through the Teddy many years ago it was rattlesnakes I had encounters with, not racers.

Looks like you earned those fine pictures. Hey, if it was easy everyone would be doing it.

[DonBo]

I've always been amazed at the work you guys go through for a photo. Thanks for going the extra mile, then sharing.

[finnbay]

Sounds like you payed a pretty price to get these shots! Well done!

[buzzsaw]

Great work and thanks for sharing the story!

[MedicDan]

Very nice pics, always enjoy viewing eagles, whether bald or golden, as those are the only 2 I have seen.

[Paul]

Oh By the way here is that stupid Snake I stepped on:

[croixflats]

Great pictures Paul. I can imagine the thought going through your mind when you stepped on that snake in that territory.

[boatfixer]

Great photos! Thats for sharing and the effort it took.