Eagles on the premises

The big fir tree above our dock seems to be the popular spot for eagles this year. It's amazing to have them so close to the cabin. When they squabble we can hear them, even inside. And we have a great view of them from the deck.

Most of the weekend the racket has come from several eagles jostling for territory. Today there were six mature adults riding the thermals above the lake, an awesome sight to see.

Today a small bird was hassling this big guy, and he finally took flight to get away from the annoyance. One thrust of his wings took him the length of the branch, and one more took him to the next tree, thirty feet away. I nearly didn't get this shot.