Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Wild Bird Wednesday

 
 
Thursday is Independence Day in The United States and as we struggle with hard times and political grid lock, it is a time to grasp our patriotism and celebrate who we are , where we came from and engender some hope for where we are going.  Happy 4th of July to us(US) and everyone is invited to enjoy this day with us ...

In honor of the 4th, I have gone back to a trip I took to Washington State and a beautiful Eagle who flew across our bow.  We were out in search of whales which was not to be, but this big girl made my day ...




 



22 comments:

Edna B said...

That beautiful big girl would definitely make my day too!! I've only seen an eagle up close a couple of times, and gosh were they ever gorgeous!

Pogo and I will be celebrating the 4th along with everyone else. I'm going to take him to see the fireworks - from a distance of course. This is the beginning of the twelth month that he has been with me. A darn good reason to enjoy the fireworks together!!!!!
You have a great day, hugs, Edna B.

Brian King said...

Well, I'm jealous! I've never been able to photograph an adult Bald Eagle in the wild. They aren't that common in this part of the state yet. Nice shots and a great choice for Independence Day!

Sylvia K said...

Beautiful captures of the eagle, Andrea! Such a gorgeous bird!! Perfect post for the week as we prepare to celebrate July 4!! Hope your week is going well!! Enjoy!

FAB said...

Only ever had a distant view of one in the wild. Super images Andrea and best wishes for your celebrations on the 4th.

DeniseinVA said...

A wonderful post and I love your eagle photos!
Have a great week,
Denise
An English Girl Rambles

Anonymous said...

Love what you did with that last shot! - Sherry (mtwaggin)

mick said...

Great photos of the eagle and a very appropriate post for July 4th.

Unknown said...

Nice capture!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

Karen said...

Really great captures!

eileeninmd said...

Cool shots of the eagle! They are one bird, I would not mind seeing over and over. Happy 4th of July!

TexWisGirl said...

i'd love to see a bald eagle in the wild!

Jeanne said...

Such wonderful shots you got of this majestic bird, and what wonderful words... to engender some hope for where we are going!!!! We all need to remember this. I am going to "grab" your lovely new badge and put it on my blog. So sorry that google reader is gone, and although I got feedly, I am having some anxiety about all of my blog friends disappearing and not being able to find them. Glad to see this button, and as always, thank you so much for your lovely comment on my blogpost. I am soooooooooooo relieved to be out of the job I had, and hope that i can get alot more time in to the IMPORTANT things in life again.

Anonymous said...

Great photos, I love eagles!

Elephant's Child said...

Oh my. How wonderful. She is making my day here today. Thank you.

Unknown said...

Gorgeous! I've never seen an eagle in the wild.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Hi Andrea Great post for 4th July. Have a great day. fantastic birds. Margaret

Stewart M said...

I can see why you would like the eagle - patriotism or not, its a wonder bird!

Our fairy wrens do not have a big voice - shame really.

Just to make you jealous I saw some whales a couple of weekends ago - pictures soon!

Thanks for the link (and the button!) to WBW.

Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

Anonymous said...

I love the eagle pictures. While they are coming back here, we have seen them fly like this up North & out West. Amazing.
As a country, we need to get back to our core values & morals that we founded our country upon: In God We Trust.

Kenneth Cole Schneider said...

Very inspiring composition! Happy 4th to you too!!

Anonymous said...

Nice eagle shots.

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

Fantastic to capture one in flight- but I would also have loved to see the whales!

Wally Jones said...

As our Independence Day weekend comes to an end, I found your post on WBW.

Thank you.

Wonderful bird, wonderful photographs and wonderful sentiment.

I remember when the Eagle was in trouble across the nation and it's made a great come back.
So can our Country.

Take care.

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