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

"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 . . .

Two eaglets take in their surroundings with the moon over their shoulders; they are probably within 2 to 3 weeks of fledging . . .

High o'er the coast of Alaska he flies Wide 'cross the prairies he covers the skies A picture of courage and beauty, a symbol of freedom and right Riding the winds through the mountains Guided by nature, an occasional eagle in flight (Lyrics from "An Occasional Eagle" by Fred Carter Jr.)

The apex predator showing off one of its top gun maneuver . . .