B is for
Bald Eagle.
B is for Beautiful. B is for Breathtaking.
Last spring, while driving near the Delaware river, we were thrilled to see a Bald Eagle. It was young so the colors weren’t exactly right. They don’t get their white heads until nearly five years old. It flew to a tree on our side of the river. I was able to creep up very close. He didn’t seem to mind me getting closer and closer. I think it was just used to the noises of the road, or maybe he was determining whether or not he could carry me away and have me for dinner. (See, there are times when having a few extra pounds pays off.) He posed there for a bit before taking off and joining with another eagle. They soared into the distance. I was in awe. I had never seen an eagle in the wild before. Later we stopped at a place on the river that my husband had seen an eagle’s nest before. As luck would have it, the pair was in their nest. It was very high in a pine tree so I couldn’t get a sharp image, but you can see the male on a branch and the female tending to her nest. 
That was a very fun day.
January 27th, 2010 at: 12:19 am
That’s a very majestic bird. I would love to see one and would really love to photograph one. Nice shots!
January 27th, 2010 at: 12:39 am
Gorgeous captures! And I love your words for the day! So perfect! The eagles are magnificent! Hope your week is going well! Enjoy!
Sylvia
January 27th, 2010 at: 1:56 am
There is a glint in the eye of that eagle.
Joyce M
January 27th, 2010 at: 3:05 am
oh so lucky you to be able to get some closer shots. I’ve seen an wild hovering our resort cottage last year too but i was unlucky not to have my camera with me. Nevertheless, they are really awesome to see in the wild. love those shots you took!
January 27th, 2010 at: 3:24 am
Aren’t bald eagles so majestic? Beautiful capture of the young one.
January 27th, 2010 at: 10:26 am
Beautiful shots.. I love the quote too!
January 27th, 2010 at: 11:05 am
Really enjoyed your post on the bald eagle. Youdo not see many of them anymore. Nicely done.
January 27th, 2010 at: 2:42 pm
Great shots.
On behalf of the ABC Wed. team, thanks for playing.
January 27th, 2010 at: 3:21 pm
Great capture.
On behalf of the ABC Wednesday team, thank you! – Ramblin’ with Roger
January 28th, 2010 at: 6:53 pm
Great capture! Many of them come here in December/January but I’ve never gotten close enough to snap a good picture. Yours is superb!
January 29th, 2010 at: 3:53 pm
What a beautiful shot of a beautiful bird. They just take my breath away, white head or not!