Tales of a Dead Tree

We spotted this hawk perched dramatically at the top of a dead tree, practically posing. Naturally, the second I pulled up my camera, she decided she was too famous for a close-up and took off. Luckily for us, she just dramatically relocated to the other side of the pond. Within a couple of minutes, a second hawk flew in and landed right beside her, clearly ready for their synchronized routine. This may not be a National Geographic award-winner, but it was definitely a cool experience.

~ Rick

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Big Ugly

He sure is a face only a mother could love. I spotted a majestic bald eagle in this exact same spot a few days earlier, but naturally, it ghosted me before I could snap a photo. This guy, however, had absolutely no shame and posed for the camera like a supermodel.

~ Rick

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Incoming Bald Eagle

This was interesting. We were at Big Woods Reserve and noticed several turkey buzzards in a tree to the West of the fishing pond. It was cool.

Out of no where and suddenly we saw a Bald Eagle flying over the pond. The buzzards took off flying toward the Eagle. Then the eagle took the spot in the tree and just watched. I have no idea what was going on here.

~ Rick

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Our National Symbol

It has been a while since we have photographed a Bald Eagle. This one is one of a pair that has a nest just south of Piqua. Beautiful.

~ Rick

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