This photo was taken several years ago near the north end of Shelter Island. A bald eagle had dived to catch a halibut, but due to the weight of the halibut, the eagle couldn’t fly and had to swim to a rocky beach area before he could eat. (Photo by Jerry Reinwand)

This photo was taken several years ago near the north end of Shelter Island. A bald eagle had dived to catch a halibut, but due to the weight of the halibut, the eagle couldn’t fly and had to swim to a rocky beach area before he could eat. (Photo by Jerry Reinwand)

Wild Shots

Reader-submitted images of Mother Nature in Southeast

Submit your wild shots: The Empire Outdoors page is looking for superb images of Alaska’s wildlife, scenery or plant life. Send your photos to: Outdoors Editor, outdoors@juneauempire.com. For all photos include the name of the photographer, a description of what is shown in the picture, when it was taken and any other pertinent information. Images will run as space allows.

Taken in the early morning hours, the Ketchikan harbor creates a peaceful impression. (Photo by Chelsea Bear)

Taken in the early morning hours, the Ketchikan harbor creates a peaceful impression. (Photo by Chelsea Bear)

Hiking along Deer Trail in Ketchikan on an overcast day offers a unique perspective of the scenery. (Photo by Chelsea Bear)

Hiking along Deer Trail in Ketchikan on an overcast day offers a unique perspective of the scenery. (Photo by Chelsea Bear)

A gray-crowned rosy finch feeding on flower seeds, St. Paul. (Photo by Linda R. Shaw)

A gray-crowned rosy finch feeding on flower seeds, St. Paul. (Photo by Linda R. Shaw)

A gray-crowned rosy finch feeding on flower seeds, St. Paul. (Photo by Linda R. Shaw)

A gray-crowned rosy finch feeding on flower seeds, St. Paul. (Photo by Linda R. Shaw)

Wild Shots

A gray-crowned rosy finch feeding on flower seeds, St. Paul. (Photo by Linda R. Shaw)

(Photo by Chip Howard)

(Photo by Chip Howard)

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