Landing gear extended, flaps deployed, ready for landing
This young bald eagle nailed its targeted landing spot. Taken on a very, very cold morning at the beginning of March, I had the privilege of spending it watching dozens…
Mama bald eagle hangs out on the ground enjoying a beautiful summer morning
With all three of her eaglets now flying, this pretty lady can take it a little bit easier. Having said that, the lessons for the young ones have not ended.…
Celebrating Independence Day with a flight of freedom from our national emblem
Well, what critter would you expect me to share on the 4th of July? My love of bald eagles is well known and certainly documented on this page. There has…
A trio of young ones for National Bald Eagle Day
This was a first for me – three young eagles getting close to fledging. I have photographed nests with two, most often with only one. To have three survive to…
Bowing our heads and remembering the fallen
Early American poet Joseph Rodman Drake wrote, “And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier's tomb, and beauty weeps the brave.”…
Bald eagle banks hard for Freedom Friday
A fun shot from February when this eagle and its mate spent several weeks hanging out in one particular area not far from their nest. They were always putting on…