Bald eagle protecting its meal Framed Print

This bald eagle was eating a mouse and was protecting its meal. I would not get close to the eagle and it made it known it was aware that I was around so I captured the image and moved on.

facts about bald eagles:

Symbol of the United States: The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is the national bird and symbol of the United States. It is featured on the country's official seal and represents strength, freedom, and resilience.

Appearance: Adult bald eagles have a distinctive white head and tail, contrasting with their dark brown body. They have a wingspan of about 6 to 7.5 feet (1.8 to 2.3 meters) and can weigh between 6.5 to 14 pounds (3 to 6.3 kilograms). Young bald eagles, called juveniles, have a mottled brown plumage and gradually develop the characteristic white head and tail as they mature.

Range and Habitat: Bald eagles are found throughout North America, from Alaska and Canada to the contiguous United States and northern Mexico. They prefer hab...

Christopher Flees of Flees Photos is an Internationally Published Photographer, Art Promoter, Artist, and Producer of Man Cave, She Shed, Home and Business decor. "He entered the art of photography and photo processing at the age of 13 in a studio owned by a family friend and professional photographer. He started out working in the darkroom developing and processing portfolio images for models. A quick study he transitioned out of the darkroom and onto the studio floor working with the models and composing image for their portfolios. After several years of studio work Chris left the studio, desiring a change in his career direction. He transitioned his career toward fine art landscape photography. Over the next 30+ years he adopted a...