I spotted this Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) couple on Wednesday as they perched closely together in a dead tree at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. At this time of the year most eagle couples are nesting and one eagle is in the nest at all times. It therefore felt a little strange to see this couple together in the open.
The two eagles were looking at a small pile of sticks in a nearby tree that looked almost like the start of a nest. The tree, though, looked far too small to support the weight of an eagle nest.
There is a bit of mystery and uncertainty about what is going on in this photo, an effect that was heightened by the overcast skie, which gave the image a monochromatic look.
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Nice Mike! Always fun to photograph Eagles & Eagle nests! Hopefully I will be seeing more of your images from this nest as it progresses!
Thanks, Reed. I will be keeping an eye on that spot to see if the eagles continue construction at that location.
They look like pigeons in love cuddled up together. 😉