It was cool and breezy last Saturday at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge and most birds seemed to be out of sight, seeking shelter to stay warm. I was thrilled therefore when I managed to spot this pair of Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) perched together on a distant tree.
I suspect that this is an eagle couple and the two eagles appeared to be carrying on a spirited discussion. Although it is hard to be certain of their genders, female eagles tend to be larger than their male counterparts, so I suspect that the eagle on the right is the female one.
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Mike Powell 
Awesome photo and great post
Thanks, Joe.
Nice capture, Mike.
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Dear Mike,
Thank you for featuring SoundEagle’s avian colleagues, the pair of Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), so commendably through the fruitful results of your bird-watching and excellent photography.
Since you are showing the eagle couple’s profile whilst they were perching, SoundEagle is also obliged to show you its profile whilst posing on a perch as follows:
Yours sincerely,
SoundEagle
I think she’s saying, “I agree, it’s a nice branch, but you were supposed to build a nest!”
Very nice Mike! Always enjoy seeing your Eagle images!
Oh wow, a lovely capture.
One of the birds you can never have enough shots 😃😃
Great shot of these twoo eagles !
Wonderful Mike !
Love this! They are posed so well for you!
Great shot even though it might have been filled with “yak, yak, yak.”