Bald Eagle – The Power<\/strong><\/p>\n One solitary morning I was far off the trail deep into a secluded wetland. \u00a0On a previous visit to this remote habitat I discovered a pair of Michigan Bald Eagles nesting on the far side of the landscape. \u00a0Casually walking toward their location with my head down, in deep thought, with my camera gear shoulder strapped hanging at my side (trigger finger always at the ready), I was suddenly startled! \u00a0A huge shadow passed over me, engulfing my entire area, then another shadow just as large as the first glided over the ground. \u00a0I experienced a strange sensation, for the first time I understood how a prey might feel, to know \u00a0what it is like to become prey, to fear the shadow, to understand what a typical day might be like for the many animals that are lower down the food chain.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Looking up, I saw two large Bald Eagles directly overhead. I whipped my camera off my side like a cowboy in an old western, pointed skyward and started firing off a rapid series of camera shots that would have made the likes of old gunslingers proud. \u00a0The first Eagle had \u00a0already traveled a good distance, but I was fortunate enough to capture some good shots of the second Michigan Bald Eagle. This Bald Eagle was the one to focus on because it was carrying the remnants of a carcass from another bird that to me looked like the remains of a seagull.<\/p>\n Staring upward I continued to watch the pair of eagles glide further toward their nest with the bounty hanging, held tight in the grasp of those powerful automatic knives of the Bald Eagle’s called talons.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bald Eagle Nest Michigan<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n Eye of the Eagle<\/strong><\/p>\n I began to wonder about the confrontation between the eagle and that unfortunate seagull. The eagle is giant in comparison to the gull, and outfitted with the ultimate destructive tools for engaging in war; powerful razor sharp talons combined with a double sided razor sharp beak. Not to mention flight agility that rival even smaller birds.<\/p>\n I was close enough to look into the eye of the eagle, it seems to become aware of my presents below and I could began to sense its mind. \u00a0The eagle had no fear of my presents… and I for that brief moment of contact sensed the words of omnipotence, and from the mind of the eagle it asked… what real chance does a gull have against one so awesome, fearless, and so equipped?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dialog With Nature – The Twelfth Dialog<\/strong><\/p>\n I understood that such thought provoking questions from the River’s Sky were an open invitation for a period of serious expansion dialogue, an exchange with nature, where nature itself would reveal unpolluted truth, a direct infusion to my mind. \u00a0As always, I was eager to engage the company of the many.<\/p>\n From this dialog, I came to learn about the true \u00a0esoteric symbolism of the eagle, the important meaning of the Bald Eagle and the Seagull as it relates to the smallest and the greatest of life’s scenarios; such as humanity and the other beings who’s domain exists far above and beyond ours, overhead, high among the stars. \u00a0Over long periods of time with this mystical sky, I would slowly come to know of many other kinds of men; their true powers, numbers, purpose.<\/p>\n Indeed few Seagulls have witnessed an up close sight of a Great Bald Eagle, but those fortunate to have only observed a great bald eagle at a safe distance, would no doubt be spiritually overwhelmed by the sight of one.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Nature Photography – Bald Eagle, The Powerful<\/strong><\/p>\n In my earlier descents, I once saw the powerful. I saw one who sat in total obscurity, he desired no dialogue, nor sought tribute. He was meticulously scanning entire galaxies of existence. He detected my presents and was not alarmed. He did not seek my attention and I knew to remain un-disturbing to him. But, from his seat, he comprehends the going and comings of trillions, the rise and fall of galaxies. The fate of the largest stars were in his memory along with millions of galaxies as reflection in his mind.<\/p>\n This person, I saw that long time ago, he was and still is an unknown power to many. Now, some 50 years later, during my dialog with the many, the River’s Sky reminded me of this powerful obscure person… I am reminded of the Eagle and the Gull.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In silence I hear greater truth.<\/em><\/p>\n \u2014ThirdSon and the River’s Sky<\/p>\n View other Michigan Birds Here\u2026\u00a0Michigan Birds.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n About the Bald Eagle<\/strong> <\/p>\n Appearance: Adult:<\/strong> Flight Characteristics:<\/strong> Habitat:<\/strong>\u00a0The Michigan Bald Eagle prefers parks, lakes and wetland areas.<\/p>\n Nesting:<\/strong>\u00a0Eagles will construct rather large nests. Made of large sticks and can measure about 15 – 20 feet across.<\/p>\n Nest Location:<\/strong> Incubation:<\/strong> Mating Habits:<\/strong>\u00a0The Bald Eagle mates for life.<\/p>\n Feeding:<\/strong>\u00a0Fish and small animals.<\/p>\n Call:<\/strong> Regular Season:<\/strong>\u00a0Winter at Lake Erie Metro Park<\/p>\n —————————————————<\/p>\n This Weeks Honorable Mention<\/strong> Caring for American Eagles<\/strong>\u00a0Website<\/a> Michigan Eagle Facts<\/strong> \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014<\/p>\n Nature Photography by Ike Austin \u2013 Michigan Nature Photography<\/a>\u00a0by Ike Austin \u2013\u00a0Michigan<\/a> Michigan Birds<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Michigan Bald Eagle – The Most Powerful Haliaeetus leucocephalus Bald Eagle – The Power One solitary morning I was far off the trail deep into a secluded wetland. \u00a0On a previous visit to this remote habitat I discovered a pair of Michigan Bald Eagles nesting on the far side of the landscape. \u00a0Casually walking toward … Continue reading ![\"Nature](\"https:\/\/nature-photography.daystarbooks.com\/wp_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Nature-Photography-Bald-Eagle.jpg\" "\\"Michigan")
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\nNature Photography \u2013 Michigan Bird Identification
\nPhoto Taken: Lake Erie Metro Park
\nGroup:<\/strong>\u00a0Hawks and Eagles
\nName:<\/strong>\u00a0Bald Eagle
\nHaliaeetus leucocephalus<\/em><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The Bald Eagle can have up to an 8 foot wing span. The mature(4-5 year old) bald eagle is adorned the infamous white crowned head. Brownish-black plumage front and back.<\/p>\n
\nWhite crown head. Color is majority dark brown and black, female is same color no crown.<\/p>\n
\nSlow wing flaps, several flaps then pause and soars into a glide once into flight. The Northern Bald Eagle is an aggressive and combative flier.<\/p>\n
\nNests are located 40-100 feet above the ground at the top of tree structures.<\/p>\n
\nIncubates 1-3 (white perfectly shaped round eggs for appx 30 days (1 month.)<\/p>\n
\nLoud and cankerous.<\/p>\n
\nAssociations that we feel provide real value to the birding community.<\/p>\n
\nPurpose:\u00a0The American Eagle Foundation is dedicated to protect the majestic Bald Eagle.
\nMembership Required: N, $Donation Y.
\nInformative Website Information: Y
\nYear Long Events: Y
\nActive Birder Blog(s): Y
\nDialogue With Nature Informative Rating: 8
\nMerchandise for Sale: Y<\/p>\n
\nBald Eagle: Research and statistics, abundance and population, breeding, distribution etc.\u00a0Bald Eagle Details and Facts
\n<\/a>Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)\u00a0Bald Eagles and Michigan<\/a><\/p>\n
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