![A bald eagle hangs out near the South Platte River in Adams County, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48952409062_bedb76f823_o.jpg)
I had some errands to run after work today so that also gave me an excuse to take the long way home. That definitely proved to be worthwhile as I happened across this gorgeous eagle hanging out in someone’s backyard. It didn’t linger and I blew the launch but did manage some nice shots of it hanging out and of it as it flew by.
Taken in Adams County, Colorado.
![A bald eagle rearranges on its perch. (© Tony’s Takes)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48952408992_04038dcb4f_o.jpg)
![A bald eagle takes to the skies. (© Tony’s Takes)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48952408787_537d0ef012_o.jpg)
![A bald eagle performs a flyby. (© Tony’s Takes)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48951664718_975a4b09de_o.jpg)