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Eagle affection

February 14, 2020 by Mike Powell

How do Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) show affection? I am not sure exactly what these two eagles were doing when I spotted them on Tuesday at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Were they singing to each other? Maybe they doing some version of eagle French kissing? Whatever the case, the eagles definitely seemed to be enjoying spending the time close together, beak-to-beak, showing love in their own ways.

Happy Valentine’s Day as you show love in your own way. Although this holiday traditionally is focused on couples, I think that singles like me should also celebrate love today—I love flowers and am planning to get some later today. It is more than ok to love yourself, so go ahead and treat yourself today—you are worth it.

Posted in Birds, Nature, Photography, wildlife, Winter | Tagged Bald Eagle, Bald Eagle couple, Canon 50D, eagle affection, Haliaeetus leucocephalus, Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Tamron 150-600mm, Woodbridge VA | 21 Comments

21 Responses

on February 14, 2020 at 7:36 am | Reply PaperKutzs

This is a beautiful photo and so appropriate for Valentine’s Day
on February 14, 2020 at 7:49 am | Reply weisserwatercolours

Lovely photo….lovely sentiments
- on February 14, 2020 at 8:52 am | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks so much. When I sit down to write a blog posting, I am never certain where it will go. Often it is a reflection of what I am feeling at the moment and how those feelings somehow relates to the image or images that I am highlighting. I think it is wonderful that there are so many different ways that we can express ourselves creatively.
  - on February 14, 2020 at 9:01 am weisserwatercolours
    
    …ditto!
on February 14, 2020 at 8:42 am | Reply Dan Antion

Great image for Valentine’s Day, Mike.
on February 14, 2020 at 9:51 am | Reply Reed Andariese

Very Nice Mike! And Happy Valentines Day!
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on February 14, 2020 at 6:18 pm | Reply Eliza Waters

Amen to that, Mike. It is said that we cannot truly love another until we love ourselves.
on February 14, 2020 at 8:45 pm | Reply sv-anui.com

Really nice Mike! Happy Valentine’s Day.
- on February 15, 2020 at 9:23 am | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks, Chris. Do Australians celebrate Valentine’s Day as a romantic quasi-holiday?
  - on February 15, 2020 at 11:49 am sv-anui.com
    
    Yes they do.
on February 14, 2020 at 9:52 pm | Reply Ellen

This is a delightful Valentine! Benjamin is coming on Sunday afternoon for a Gem Sleepover and I cannot wait to hear what he will have to say upon examining the enlarged photo. Happy Valentine’s Day! Thank-you, Mr. Mike!!
- on February 15, 2020 at 9:20 am | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks so much, Ellen. I am sure that you are excited to have Benjamin with you again. I really appreciate your support and always love hearing his reactions to my photos.
on February 15, 2020 at 6:06 am | Reply Steve Gingold

True love is an appreciation of your mate’s fish breath. Happy Valentine’s Day Mike from all your blogging valentines.
- on February 15, 2020 at 9:18 am | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks, Steve.
on February 15, 2020 at 7:45 am | Reply nliakos

What a perfect Valentine’s Day post! Happy Valentine’s Day to all (people, birds, and dragonflies)!
- on February 15, 2020 at 9:21 am | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks, Nina. All of us creatures thank you for your holiday greetings. 🙂
on February 15, 2020 at 8:30 am | Reply A Curious Introvert

Fantastic photo and Valentine’s Day message! I went to the park this week hoping to spot an eagle, with no luck, and this definitely makes up for the miss. Hope you enjoyed the flowers and the day!🙂
- on February 15, 2020 at 9:23 am | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks so much. I ended up helping a friend with a work project that has been frustrating her (she is a graphic designer). In my experience, helping others can other help to combat any feelings of being too self-absorbed or lonely.
on February 20, 2020 at 3:04 pm | Reply enmanscamera

Hey you caught that moment perfectly. well done.
- on February 20, 2020 at 4:11 pm | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks, John. I am not sure about the adjective “perfectly,” but will acknowledge that I managed to capture the moment. Most of us, including me, are never satisfied with even our best images. It gives us a sense of restlessness that pushes us out of the door again and again in search of new and potentially better images.