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.

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

Then the sun popped out from behind a cloud.

Bald Eagle panting.

He looked back at me with that Eagle eye vision.

Bald Eagle

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

Bald Eagle

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

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40 thoughts on “Happy 4th of July, America”

neihtn2012 on 07/04/2018 at 10:19 AM said:

I love these Bald Eagle photos! Happy 4th, Donna!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/04/2018 at 10:37 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Hien!
  
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Alix on 07/04/2018 at 11:00 AM said:

Enjoy your Fourth of July Donna. Love the eagles shots. Sensational.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/04/2018 at 11:58 AM said:
  
  Thank you Alix! It was an exciting moment. 🙂
  
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Ted Jennings - TPJ Photography on 07/04/2018 at 11:01 AM said:

Post away !! Very nice.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/04/2018 at 11:58 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Ted!
  
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Steve Schwartzman on 07/04/2018 at 11:03 AM said:

Ah, panting explains it. I thought the eagle might be hissing at you as an intruder in its space.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/04/2018 at 12:00 PM said:
  
  No hissing, it is hot here, heat index was 103 yesterday. I have never had an Eagle hiss at me (Osprey will). Have you?
  
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  - Steve Schwartzman on 07/04/2018 at 12:03 PM said:
    
    No eagle (I’ve rarely seen any), but a vulture has.
    
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John on 07/04/2018 at 11:04 AM said:

Beautiful photos! The birds in Vegas keep their mouths open too, so hot!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/04/2018 at 12:02 PM said:
  
  Thank you John! Boy, yours must really pant with enduring those high temps!
  
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  - John on 07/04/2018 at 1:13 PM said:
    
    The Pigeons and Brewer’s Black Birds are agape. The tiny birds are so tiny and fast I can’t tell but they must be doing the same. Looking at just over 100 today, there’s already an Excessive Heat Warning up for July 6-8 as it’s hitting 111 Friday. Actually this IS normal here in summer.
    
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    - bayphotosbydonna on 07/06/2018 at 8:22 AM said:
      
      Whoa, I think I’d melt!
      
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circadianreflections on 07/04/2018 at 11:06 AM said:

Gorgeous images of this Bald Eagle! Happy Independence Day to you and yours Donna!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/04/2018 at 12:03 PM said:
  
  Thank you Deborah, it was quite exciting to be so close!
  
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Susan Cote on 07/04/2018 at 11:12 AM said:

Great pictures Donna. The little black bird was not having that Eagle in his territory. Good chase scene.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/04/2018 at 12:04 PM said:
  
  Thank you Susan! Enjoying those Orange Crushes today!! 😉
  
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Anonymous on 07/04/2018 at 11:33 AM said:

Beautiful pictures! We took our grandchildren on a boat ride to the nearby bald eagle nest, from which the two young ones had fledged quite some time ago. The nest was quite visible, and while we were there a bald eagle flew overhead, no doubt one of the adults from the nest. It is always exciting to see bald eagles, and to get close, sharp pictures like yours must have made your day! Happy 4th!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/04/2018 at 12:17 PM said:
  
  Thank you! It was a stupendous day with getting these captures! 🙂 I’m with you, it is always exciting to see Eagles, my adrenaline was pumping big time on this shoot! 😉
  
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H.J. for avian101 on 07/04/2018 at 12:50 PM said:

Happy Independence Day! 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/06/2018 at 8:56 AM said:
  
  It was for me, I hope for you too! 🙂
  
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quietsolopursuits on 07/04/2018 at 2:07 PM said:

Great images of the eagle, and very fitting for the 4Th of July! I hope that you enjoy the holiday!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/06/2018 at 8:23 AM said:
  
  Thank you Jerry! I did, I hope you did too!
  
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sunnydaysinseattle on 07/04/2018 at 3:08 PM said:

Magestic bird! Happy 4th of July!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/06/2018 at 8:24 AM said:
  
  Thank you very much!
  
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montucky on 07/04/2018 at 4:23 PM said:

Happy Fourth Donna! Beautiful shots and so fitting for today!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/06/2018 at 8:30 AM said:
  
  Thank you Terry!!
  
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belindagroverphotography on 07/04/2018 at 4:31 PM said:

Poor fellow, the hot weather is hard on all! Lovely photos Donna. Happy July 4th!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/06/2018 at 8:30 AM said:
  
  Argh, and the hot is here for a while….
  Thank you Belinda!
  
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Gunta on 07/04/2018 at 6:21 PM said:

Hot enough to make an eagle pant! I’d be doing more than panting in that sort of heat. I’d likely melt into a puddle of sweat! 😀 Happy 4th!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/06/2018 at 8:34 AM said:
  
  I am about to melt myself. It has been just disgustingly hot. Today t-storms followed by two days of awesomely low temps & humidity! Then back to even worse hot than before they’re forecasting. Looks like most of the U.S. will be suffering next week. 😦
  
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1nmbirder on 07/04/2018 at 7:33 PM said:

What could be more appropriate than American bald eagle photos on July 4th!?! Great pics!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/06/2018 at 8:39 AM said:
  
  Thank you Kelly!
  
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Jane's Heartsong on 07/04/2018 at 11:30 PM said:

Great shots! And the glint! Doesn’t get any better than that, does it? Happy 4th of July Enjoy the fireworks.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/06/2018 at 8:41 AM said:
  
  Thank you Jane! You are right about the glint! If you are near me while I’m photographing a bird, you’ll hear me whispering to it, “come on now, turn your head just a bit more….” It is nice when they ‘oblige’ ha ha! 🙂
  
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  - Jane's Heartsong on 07/06/2018 at 1:24 PM said:
    
    I do the same thing, also ask them to drop a few branches lower. Isn’t that irritating when you take one step closer, then another, and my intuition is telling me that I am pushing it, then they fly away. UGH.
    
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Sue on 07/07/2018 at 5:00 AM said:

Awesome photos Donna! Beautiful clear shots showing lots of detail of this magnificent bird.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/07/2018 at 9:17 PM said:
  
  Thank you Sue! 🙂
  
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Tiny on 07/13/2018 at 3:54 PM said:

Such beautiful and highly appropriate pics for July 4th. I am always amazed to see the strength of their beak…it’s huge 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 07/15/2018 at 6:34 AM said:
  
  Thank you Helen! I think their huge bright beak is really unique as well. 🙂
  
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