The White House and a Bald Eagle (1 Viewer)

[TwoDipsfromAmsterdam]

Yesterday I had the dubious pleasure of birding Washington. Dubious? Well, the NW wind was ripping in at sub-zero temperatures with water from the Potomac freezing on hitting the ground around Hains Point. So, few birds showing themselves. But after watching a Red-tailed Hawk breakfast on a grey squirrel by the Jefferson Memorial I thought -"that's a very large Great
Black-backed Gull" in trees on the north side of the Tidal Basin. And lo, it transpired to be a full adult Bald Eagle. Just less than half a mile from the White House, the most magnificent bird the US has to offer - and its national bird so close to the home of the President.

I'd like to think it's been away for the last eight years and come home to roost. God bless America!

DiP

 

[OK_Scissortail]

Glad to hear you had a good trip to the States and that you saw our beautiful national bird. Hmm half mile away..maybe it was leaving the area for the next four years.

 

[joannec]

I'd like to think it's been away for the last eight years and come home to roost. God bless America!

DiP

Yep...let's hope the Washington Bald Eagles thrive under the new regime!! :t::flyaway:

 

[Pinewood]

Hello DIP,

Ben Franklin thought that the bald eagle was a poor choice to symbolise the United States, as he preferred the wild turkey! In any case, good bird.

Happy bird watching,
Arthur Pinewood