Yesterday I was very happy to spot this immature Bald Eagle resting on a snag with a cottonwood tree in the background at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Regal immature Bald Eagle at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge – Canon R7, handheld, f8, 1/2500, ISO 1600, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 400mm, natural light
Bald Eagles are year-round residents at the refuge. I see them in the hardwood forests, flying over the refuge, and fishing in the Arkansas River.
There is ample food for the eagles in the bottomlands of the Arkansas River and the surrounding habitats.
This young Bald Eagle was very calm and cooperative, which allowed me to take a nice long series of the immature bird.
I feel very fortunate to be able to see and photograph Bald Eagles every month of the year.
Life is good.
Mia
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Talk about hiding in plain sight! I kept looking at your pic trying to find the eagle…. and whaddya know…there he is – looking like part of the tree! Amazing how his markings and the light blends him in with the tree. Great shot of a beautiful bird. Thanks Mia.
You are indeed fortunate. As are we.
What a good-looking eagle! I envy you your many encounters with them!