Happy 4th of July, America

It is not usually my style to post on the same bird simultaneously, but our road trip adventure yesterday presented a Bald Eagle photo opportunity I wanted to share, and how appropriate on our America’s 4th of July holiday.

In the distance, the Eagle flew across the road and up into a tree alongside.  We slowed down and there he was, perched in the shade.

Temps were in the mid-90’s with heat index over 100.  The Eagle was panting to help with cooling off.

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Bald Eagle panting in the high heat, see his tongue?

 

Then the sun popped out from behind a cloud.

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Bald Eagle panting.

 

He looked back at me with that Eagle eye vision.

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And then, finally, I got the eye glint.  Yes!

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Bald Eagle

 

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Bald Eagle

 

As always, thank you for visiting; I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful day.