For an eagle, a good afternoon basically involves enjoying some sun and digestion. A morning of successful fishing will do that for a bird. You can tell this eagle did well by the bulging crop below its chin. Miss America will sleep well tonight.
It’s early morning and this bird has a “rise and shine” attitude. It’s a good time to stretch and limber up after a cold night sitting in the trees. It always amazes me to see Bald Eagles standing on the ice. Usually, my feet are freezing so I relate somewhat. Thing is, eagles don’t really … Read more
Dam birds…that’s one way to look at our eagles of winter around here. Now you might find them just about anywhere…even in open fields with no water around…but the vast majority will be found on the bigger rivers. As it gets colder and freezes everything up they congregate even more on the Mississippi…just below the … Read more
I think the brown birds, the immature eagles, are my favorites. No doubt, they don’t have the high contrast…the dynamic and brilliant white heads and tails of the adults…but they do have a lot of variety in their plumage. Some are very dark, some are quite light, and others have a nice mottled mixture of … Read more
Bald Eagles are common here, especially as the weather starts to cool off. This December has been unseasonably warm for the most part, which doesn’t add up to a lot of eagle sightings…but every now and then you find one that’s in a good spot and enjoying its view. And this makes it much easier … Read more
As we close out the month of November, there are signs of this being a very fun and enjoyable winter. There have already been a few eagles hanging around a local dam and doing some fishing (this one was successful). And as long as the weather keeps cooling down, the number of eagles should get … Read more