Bald eagle

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  1. Kildale

    Kildale Nature's Window

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    This eagle flew over our house and landed in a tree a few doors down. I went out and took a couple of pictures before a small bird chased it off.

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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    A magnificent bird. Makes our buzzards look rather dull in comparison.
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Do you know what the wing span of the bald eagle is Kildale? I'm trying to get an idea for its actual size.
     
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    Kildale Nature's Window

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    The wingspan varies a little, but is between 1.8 and 2.3 m or 6 and 7 1/2 ft.
     



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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Thanks Kildale. That is indeed a large bird :eek:
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Awesome birds! I have never seen one up close but I hear there is a nesting pair not too far from here.
     
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    GinnyC Seedling

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    Hi Kildale. I believe I know you from another gardening website from a while back. Your photos are as beautiful as always. Can't wait to see all your new ones.
     
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    decorchic New Seed

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    Such a beautiful bird
     
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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    I've only seen a bald eagle in the wild a couple of times. It was such an exciting treat. You did very well to get this photo.
     
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    Kildale Nature's Window

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    Thank you all for the posts. Not a great shot as it was in an awkward position with its back towards me.
     
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    2ofus Hardy Maple

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    I've seen a few of them fairly close in western Washington. One that was circling my small dog and another pulling a large trout out of a river we were camping near. Of course, no camera near.
     

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