It's called catch and carry . . .

A juvenile Bald Eagle, perhaps 2 to 3 years old, making its getaway after a big catch . . . that's a beauty!

We all know about the symbiotic relationship between milkweed and the wonderful Monarch butterflies, but there is a dark side to milkweed, especially for bees . . .

And he flies, covering the land Stirring the hearts through all generations of man Poets tell of his bearing, truth on a feathery wind Painters paint from inspiration A beautiful picture that only a memory can bring (Lyrics from "An Occasional Eagle" by Fred Carter, Jr.)

Have an epic Independence Day 2022!!

The peonies in these parts start bursting forth in June, and for the longest time I thought ants helped the peonies bloom; they somehow helped the blooms open up. Well, according to this great article by George Vopal from a few years back . . .

I want to fly like an eagle To the sea Fly like an eagle Let my spirit carry me . . . Credit: Fly Like An Eagle by Steve Miller

"I know he'd be a poorer man if he never saw an Eagle fly . . . " ~ John Denver

Another eagle nesting season will soon be winding down; it goes so fast. For eaglets, the time from hatching to fledging is around 10 to 12 weeks, and those days/weeks before fledging are some of the most fun to observe as they start gaining strength and coordination in their wings by wingercizing . . .

Look at those little pterodactyl feet on this Sandhill Crane colt!