Eagles

This article captures the visceral energy of photographing bald eagles in Campbell River during the May king tides—when up to 300 raptors descend in a spectacular feeding frenzy. Shot from a speedboat amid swirling rapids, this experience was as electrifying as it was humbling. With herring stunned by the tide’s surge, the sky filled with the unmistakable silhouettes of eagles diving at astonishing speeds. This piece reflects on the exhilaration of the shoot, the ecological significance of the event, and what it reveals about the delicate interdependence between tidal rhythms, fish migrations, and apex predators.