A Pier For The Birds

There is a dilapidated pier in the river jutting out from Key Wallace Drive at Blackwater NWR.  It is a favorite perch for many birds throughout the year, especially cormorants and gulls.

On occasion you might find a surprise perched there.  This past week I was delighted with two surprises.

The first was a majestic Great Blue Heron.

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Great Blue Heron

 

Passing by again two days later, the second surprise, a Bald Eagle.  Such a shame that day was cloudy….

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Bald Eagle

 

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Bald Eagle

 

Two gorgeous surprises each worth the stop to photograph.