Friday, December 17, 2010

Bald Eagle Sighting ...

I had to drive to Reno today. I had to leave
at 8:20 AM for a dentist appointment at
10:00 AM. During a blinding snow storm
it can take an hour and a half to cover that
35 miles. About 2 miles from home, while
traveling on Interstate 80, I came upon a
lone pine tree. As I approached that tree
I saw the most beautiful Bald Eagle flying
to the tree and landing on its top. As I passed
the tree, I was only about 100 feet from it,
and I could almost count the feathers on
that most magnificent bird.

If you have ever seen one, you would
understand why I am so excited to share
this moment with you. I don't think he
would have landed in that tree if it weren't
for that blinding snow storm.

The photos below are close to what I saw.

13 comments:

  1. Wow lucky you! Happily birds of prey are making a comeback throughout Britain despite the predictions of the gloomsters.

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  2. We've been watching a comeback here with our Bald Eagles too Banned.

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  3. I've heard that they can carry a ferret away... or a small child.

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  4. They have always been one of my favorite animals along with the Puma.

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  5. LL, you just never know. Thanks, I'll worn Pen.

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  6. Admiral, I think I saw cougar tracks, in the snow, across my property last week.

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  7. It is very exciting to see a bald eagle in the wild. You are one lucky dude there.
    Keep Pen safe from the cougar.

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  8. Supi, Pen will be kept save from cougars and LL.

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  9. We have bald eagles come through here from Nov. - Jan., with the peak viewing the week or so after Christmas. As many as 90 eagles, probably from Canada, hit the Wolf Lodge and Beauty Bay area of Coeur d' Alene. I think this year we'll gather up our cameras and binocs and go take a look-see.

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  10. Must have missed this Odie. This is awesome!! Must have been quite an extraordinary experience for you. Excellent pics! Bald Eagles are so beautiful.

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