Oak Island is open again for hiking.
Located nearby on Sauvie Island, it’s a grand place to spot songbirds.
Even better, it has a bald eagle’s nest high in an oak tree near the trail.
The adults are currently sitting on the eggs. Soon there will be little eaglets to see.
As every year, I will return often until the little ones have fledged and left the nest.
Bald Eagles (trying out for the Blue Angels?)
Camas Lilies
Bald Eagle dwarfed by the size of its nest (the nests can weigh hundreds of pounds)
Great Blue Heron in Sturgeon Lake with Mt. St. Helens in background
Bald Eagle coughing up a feather from an ongoing meal
Sturgeon Lake
Tree Swallow
A section of the pleasant trail
Spring blossoms
Bald Eagle
Sturgeon Lake
Mt. Hood behind Sturgeon Lake
Each one of these is a stunning work of art, John. I tried picking out my favorites, but each is a marvel. 😀
Thanks for the very kind words!
Bald Eagles are a favorite of mine. What magnificent birds!
John,
I’ve been admiring your work for a while now. I’m doing similar things on a couple of my blogs and it is always nice to compare how others view wildlife through the lens.
I’m also keeping tabs on a pair of bald eagles, they are a lot of fun to watch. I’m also looking forward to this year’s offspring.
I agree. Bald Eagles are magnificent birds and a joy to photograph
John,
I gave you a mention on Baltimore County Wildlife in a post on Loch Raven Reservoir http://wp.me/p62twg-1k
Thanks for the inspiration!
Chris
Thanks for the kind words.