Bald Eagle, Alaska

Photo of a bald eage resting on the broken branch of a dead tree.
Rest Stop

The annual Bald Eagle Festival in Haines, Alaska, was held last weekend.  I meant to post this photo to recognize the festival a few days ago.  However, problems in getting a new work station running threw me off track.  A data drive failed almost immediately and, on top of that, the Windows 7 operating system was corrupted.  Hopefully, it will be smooth sailing from now on.  The new computer is much faster than the old one and the new 24″ EIZO monitor is a big improvement over the old monitor.

Our Nation’s Symbol

Photo of a bald eagle about to take off.
Ready for Takeoff!

After I posted the photo of the three eagles on September 11 I thought of another photo I took a couple of years ago.  To me, it epitomizes what a bald eagle should look like as our Nation’s symbol.  I’m thankful that I’m not posting a photo of a turkey at this point.

Hummers Are Amazing

I find hummers to be amazing birds because of their size, speed and maneuverability.  According to Hummingbird World, their nests are about the size of half of an English walnut shell.  The outer part of their nests is made up of moss and plant fibers.   Sometimes it is shingled with lichen.  The rest is comprised of plant down and spider web material.  Eggs measure one-half inch in length.

A female Anna's Hummingbird sits in nest.
Anna's Hummingbird in Nest, Point Reyes National Seashore