It is wonderful to capture images of Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) in action, but most of the time when I spot one, the eagle is merely perching in a tree. Although the eagle is immobile, it is clearly keeping an eye on what is going on and is ready to spring into the air without warning.
Here are a couple of shots of perched eagle from a couple of recent visits to Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Northern Virginia, about 15 miles (24 km) from where I live. The images are not spectacular or prize-worthy, but I nonetheless feel a special thrill whenever I see a Bald Eagle and doubly so when I manage to take a photo of it.
Have a wonderful weekend.
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Mike Powell 
These photos are beautiful Mike. I think they’re prize-worthy!
Thanks, Michelle. I always appreciate your support and encouragement.
We can never have too many eagle images!
Terrific photographs.
Thanks, Wally. I am happy to see that I am not oversaturating my readers with too many eagles. 🙂
Very nice Mike! Always fun to see your Eagle images!