Visitor-Friendly
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) I had a visitor on Saturday. I have had many encounters with Bald Eagles in and around my yard, but this one was special. He has found a perch on one of the small firs growing at the front edge of the property. The lighting around this tree is not very good for photography. The view of the photo is to the south. Some of the problems photographing dark birds against a bright background are apparent. Nevertheless, this eagle perched in my tree is a welcome sight. There was once a wonderful eagles' hunting perch at the edge my neighbors' yard right next to mine. The birds visited this tree almost daily. It gave them a good view of Skagit Bay where they could scan the waters for fish. I have had the privilege of watching them catch fish many times. The tree also made a perfect photography subject, especially in the afternoon. The visiting birds would be lit by the western sun. I could position myself discretely on the far sid