The latest yard visitor...pics

[Glacier]

The local raven population was making even more noise than usual this evening so I went to investigate what was causing the uproar.

Ravens don't like eagles!

Eagles do like caribou scraps though, which is what I think attracted this guy. A friend gave me a bunch of fresh 'bou bones this afternoon. The eagle was hanging out in Tehya's pen watching her work on some ribs!

The dogs don't care that he's here; the cats aren't impressed. They aren't allowed in their cat run until the eagle has moved on!

[critter crazy]

Gorgeous!!!!! I just adore seeing these gorgeous birds around, unlike you tho, I have yet to get a pic! Awsome!!

[Sevaede]

Wow!! That is awesomely impressive! I wish I could see a bald eagle around here.

[ramanth]

Holy Moly! He is stunning!!!

Would he brave the dogs to snag a piece of Tehya's leftovers?

[NoahsMommy]

GORGEOUS!!!

My parents and brother just came back from an Alaskan + Canadian cruise and my brother got a few pictures of eagles up there. WOW! I cannot imagine seeing them in person, in normal, everyday life. WOW!! They're so impressive and symbolic to me.

Thanks for sharing 'him' with us!

[Karen]

How fun! We have bald eagles at a reservoir about an hour from here, but I have never seen one that close except for ones in zoos because of injuries.

[DJFyrewolf36]

Wow!! That is awesomely impressive! I wish I could see a bald eagle around here.

You can...you just have to know where to look. I've only seen one since I've moved here.

Awesome pictures! I love birds of prey

[Cinder & Smoke]

Eagles do like caribou scraps ...
The eagle was hanging out in Tehya's pen watching her work on some ribs!



The dogs don't care that he's here; the cats aren't impressed.
They aren't allowed in their cat run until the eagle has moved on!

I think I'd be a lil "nerbus" if that guy was *watchin* me eat!

Would he brave the dogs to snag a piece of Tehya's leftovers?

We have a Hawk or a Falcon pair that nests every year in a high tree in
the woods across the road from the Ranch.
I've watched them *hunt* smaller birds - they'll circle high above - then
*swoop* down and make a mid-air *GRAB* of the unlucky meal.

If The Birds were hunting while Smokey and Bowser were out; the Mutts
would start looking over their shoulders, then SIT and stare up for a minute ...
then both would Beat Feet for the porch and *knock* to come in!
Cinder never seemed too concerned - but would join the other two on the porch.

Now with lil Heidi (MiniMutt) here - I guess I really need to worry about our
big feathered neighbors.

[blue]

Cool pics. Ive had an eagle in my yard and my dogs went nuts. My pics arent nearly as good.

[anna_66]

SO COOL Don't see sights like that around here!
Thanks for sharing.

[Freedom]

Beautiful! Glad you went to investigate and got photos!

We don't have those around, we doe have some hawks. I have to be outdoors with Ozzy. At barely 10 pounds, he would be a target; the hawk may not be able to lift him, but it would try, and then I would have mega vet bills. So one of us is always outdoor with Ozzy.

I can certainly understand the cats aren't permitted outdoors until the eagle has moved on!

[pomtzu]

Awesome shots!!!

[Pam]

WOW!!! What a beautiful and regal bird and your photography skills are excellent! Thank you for sharing!

[boomersooner]

Wow!! How really cool!!!!!!!

[Freckles]

I never realized the dark brown/black feathers are tinged in gold. Beautiful.