Bald Eagle

I was meditating outside in the warm sun when a large dark shadow passed over me.  I opened my eyes in time to see an eagle flying low only a few yards away from me.  It landed on a nearby tree, where I was able to quickly snap a photograph before it took off again.

If you ever get to see an eagle close by, you will not wonder why so many cultures rank it highly among other animals.  It is a majestic sight to see such a large bird (it's wingspan is 7 1/2 feet!) soar overhead.

I am told the bald eagles spend the winters here fishing in the river, so I am excited about the chance to see more of these beautiful birds.

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The Black-Capped Chickadee

Black-Capped Chickadees are the acrobatic clowns of North America. They frequent the bird feeders outside my window and bring joy on the dreariest of days with their cheerful call and comical antics.
Despite their small size, they are quite brave. Often I can stand very close while they pull seeds from the feeder. In years past, I have even had them land on my shoulder for a fleeting instant.
In addition to their entertainment value, Black-Capped Chickadees provide valuable pest control, eating many insects that are harmful to agriculture. A huge amount of their preferred habitat has been lost to suburban sprawl and deforestation, but we can give back what we have taken from them by providing feeders and nestboxes. Please consider eliminating the use of pesticides and instead welcome a natural and entertaining form of pest control to your property. For information about building nestboxes try visiting here or here.

(This image is from an older watercolor painting that had been damaged. I scanned a section of the original and did some minor touch-ups using digital software.)
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