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A few weeks ago while He-Man was riding his bike I was birding and while driving out in the ranches I spied two Adult Bald Eagles just hanging out next to each other on telephone poles. I hung around for quite awhile hoping they’d fly, but they were content to continue surveying the land so I moved on. Here’s the first one I saw.
Looking not much different is the second one. I think they’re a pair though they were pretty close in size so I’m not positive about that.
Fun Facts:
Bald Eagles have a reputation of being bandits. They will steal fish from Osprey’s talons in mid air!
The largest Bald Eagle nest on record is in St. Petersburg, FL, which was 2.9 meters in diameter, and 6.1 meters tall. (114.17 X 240.15 inches) HUGE!
Bald Eagles live a long time. The oldest recorded bird in the wild was at least 38 years old when it was hit by a car and killed in New York in 2015. It had been banded in 1977.
Fun facts gleaned from allaboutbirds.org
I hope you all have a wonderful week-end!
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Gorgeous shots, Deborah!! How awesome to be able to capture such magnificent birds!
Thank you so much, Amy! I just feel so lucky to be able to see them from time to time.
Pretty shots! I like the hint of snow in the distance in your first image.
Thank you so much, Denise! I liked that too. 😀
What beautiful photos, Deborah — and such a majestic subject. Stay safe and well. Hugs on the wing!
Thank you so much, Teagan! Hugs back at cha! xx🤗
Nice blog and interesting articles … Congratulations
Thank you for coming by to my blog! I appreciate it very much. 😀
welcome dear friend 🌹
Beautiful! *begins singing America the Beautiful*
I love that! 🥰
Oh, Wow! No wonder the eagle is symbolic in many cultures. “Bandits” and gumption to steal fish from talons in mid air. Exceptional photos! Thank you for sharing, Deborah. Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️
Thank you so much, Erica! 🥰
Such handsome birds. Wonderful shots, Deborah!
Thank you so much, Belinda!
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These are stunning birds. No wonder they’re our country’s national bird.
Thinking how close we may have come to having the Turkey as the National Bird…yeah, I’m glad Ben lost that round. The Bald Eagle was the right choice. 😀
Haha! You’re so right. 😀
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I love these majestic birds! Great shots and sightings, Deborah!
Thank you, Donna! I wish they would have flown a bit…oh well, next time. 😀
Beautiful bird, great shots. 🙂
Thank you so much, Pit!
Your welcome. Years ago, there used to be a nest of those close to the highway near Llano – a wonderful spot to watch them, But after a storm broke the tree they nested in, they moved to a different one, way further fom the highway. Maybe that’s good for them.
Probably is better for them.
I think so.
Most welcome
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Gorgeous! There used to be a place near Buffalo, Wyoming where right along the highway at the top of a phone? pole there was a platform that for many years had an eagles next on it. It was such a joy to be driving along and see eagles, sometimes still in the nest.
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Thank you, Janet! It’s always exciting to see them isn’t it.
Beautiful shots of our very stately bird against that beautiful blue sky. Lovely.
Thank you so much, Judy! I’m glad you enjoyed seeing the images of them. 😀
Thanks for sharing these interesting facts, and lovely captures.
Thank you for the lovely comment and for stopping by!
Marvellous. And I enjoyed the nest details!
Thank you so much, M. L.! 😀
Beautiful photos
Thank you so much, Athira!
Wonderful birds and beautifully captured.
Thank you so much, Brian!
Beautiful photos, Deborah! I live in an area with lots of bald eagles now, and I love to see them doing their thing. Thank you for sharing.
Deb
How exciting for you to be there seeing them often! It’s a seasonal thing here mostly. They come down for calving season which is wrapping up now. If we’re lucky we’ll get a pair that take up full time residence. I hope!
Thank you so much for the lovely comment, Deb! 🙏🏻😀
They are magnificent birds. These are great pictures. I saw my first pair up close last November. It was a couple days before their nesting area was closed to the public. They are so fun to watch. I didn’t know the fun facts you posted, that was cool.
Thank you so much, Dan! I agree with your assessment they are magnificent. Will you be able to see them parenting if their nest is successful?
I didn’t know they stole fish from Osprey! That was surprising.
Probably not. They next in the park along the Windsor Locks Canal. The entire canal path is closed from November to April. If the nest is successful, the lower have remains closed until the eaglets have fledged. The good news is that the photos I have of the nest give me a good idea where it is in relation to some landmarks along the river. I’m hoping to be able to get some photos from the other side of the river. There is a road that runs very close to the bank in several places.
It sounds like it’s definitely worth checking out those spots.
Stunning birds. My first and only personal sighting to date was when we lived in Port Orange FL. They really are beautiful. Nice images Deborah.
Thank you so much, Cheryl! What a great memory thanks for sharing it with me! Who knew Eagles were in FL?!!
Ha! Everything is in Florida at some point. T’s a jumping off spot. 😉
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Beautiful photos Deborah. These are beautiful birds.
Thank you so much, John! They are beautiful and I get so excited when I see them.
I’ll bet
They are two beautiful models. It’s like they wanted to have their pics taken.
LOL! I think so too since they didn’t move! Thank you so much, Ally. 😀
That record bald eagle’s nest is something. I think some people’s apartments are smaller.
Isn’t it! You’re right. I’ve seen an Eagles nest before and it was BIG, but not that big!