American Eagle

The bald eagle is actually a sea eagle (Haliaeetus species) that commonly occurs inland along rivers and large lakes. The adult male is about 36 inches long and has a wingspan of 6.6 feet. Females, which grow somewhat larger than males, may reach 43 inches in length and have a wingspan of 8 feet. Both sexes are dark brown, with a white head and tail. The bird is not actually bald; its name derives from the conspicuous appearance of its white-feathered head. The beak, eyes, and feet are yellow.

When watching this eagle and its two young, the dad brought a big fish to the nest. The two young were actually full sized juveniles. The juveniles were on separate trees from the nest. When dad flew in, the two juveniles and dad got to the nest at exactly the same time. The impact knocked the nest all apart and sticks and "stuff" came cascading down. The nest was no more.

2. Dad overseeing the area.

3. Detail: hooked beak and yellow eye that can see much better than we can.

4. Those crazy talons.

5. Dad looking out.

6. Regal.

7. Not missing a thing.

8. Asking "What are you looking at?"

9. This is how all three hit the nest and blew it apart!