She says we re doing a great job, as most of the photographers she knows wouldn t even touch these stinking old fish. While I m cutting fish, she observes my technique and says I could have made a decent living at the fish plant working under her supervision on the Slime Line. We had a truly wonderful session for the next two hours that was the best eagle shooting experience I ve ever had. If you ever plan to visit Homer and the Eagle Lady, here are some logistics you should know before you go. Jean feeds the birds once a day from late December to early April.
Most photographers shoot the eagles out of their cars.
Renting a station wagon or minivan will allow you to open the tailgate or side doors and shoot from inside on your tripod. You can get very close in your car. The best shooting lasts about two hours, afterwards the birds are stuffed and just sit around on unphotogenic antennas, pilings, masts, buildings and rock jetties. Remember, you are a guest on private property and you can save Jean the hassle of hollering at you by staying in your car at all times. It is less expensive to rent a car in Anchorage and drive 4 hours to Homer than it is to fly to Homer and get a car there.