The sun had already risen, but was still low in the sky when I spotted this Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) perched high in a tree at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge during a recent visit. I really liked the way that the soft light illuminated one side of the eagle and the eagle probably appreciated the warmth of the sun as it began the day.
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Very nice Mike! Always enjoy seeing your Eagle images!
Classic pose 😀😀, great shot.
Excellent shot!
Fantastic- an intense eagle against that intense blue!
Great capture, Mike.
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Beautiful shot!🙂
Wonderful. Cold and snowy here. Stay warm Eagle!
Majestic bird.
Indeed. I can never pass up a chance to get a shot of a bald eagle.
Wonderful shot, Mike!
Thanks, Eliza.
Stunning. It reminds me of my ‘best bit’ of our trip to Wyoming last year when we ‘floated’ down the Snake River on a day with a similarly blue sky and under 3 different perched individuals, which yes, I managed to photograph. Awesome birds. Thank you.
Nice capture, Mike! Always exciting to see one of these beauties!