ccowden 0 #1 March 7, 2006 I have caught glimpses of a Bald Eagle over the last couple years as they fly up the river, but these two today were hanging out really close to where I work across from the river and then circled as they climbed a thermal right overhead. They got so high that I lost them in the binoculars! It was one of the coolest things! Only lasted about 15 minutes, but it was so neat to watch since it is such a rare treat to see Bald Eagles here. Although there are more and more sightings in this area in their migrating seasons. The picture is the best I could get. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duckwater 0 #2 March 7, 2006 Where are you? I saw an armadillo today! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #4 March 7, 2006 Cool! Watching them is cool, I usually see about 1/week around here and will just sit and watch till they're out of sight...The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #5 March 7, 2006 Two flew over our 'X' at our DZ right after I landed on Saturday. They circled the DZ after everyone was on the ground...weird, it was like they were trying to figure out what the heck we were. I flew over 2 big red hawks under canopy. And we have a pair of bald eagles that live on the lake near our house. Those two birds are HUGE.~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #6 March 7, 2006 That is what I did. I couldn't stop watching them! Such an awesome bird! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #7 March 7, 2006 I just think it's cute you referred to your sighting of the eagles as being a 'rare treat.' Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #8 March 7, 2006 I saw a rainbow today. It sure was pretty. -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #9 March 7, 2006 TOTALLY a rare treat! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #10 March 7, 2006 You know what else is a rare treat? Chocolate fondue. I've only had it once in my entire life. -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #11 March 7, 2006 Mmmm, I had that last weekend! . I like my chocolate solid Hahhaa, you made me laugh again Chris Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pullhigh 0 #12 March 8, 2006 I've got a great little fondue restaraunt not too far from my house, just let me know when you want to go.... Ganja Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #13 March 8, 2006 Two bald guys shot eagles in our foursome today... My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sid 1 #14 March 8, 2006 I saw a bald beaver (and that's a rare treat too) - and NO! I'm not sending you a picture Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caress 0 #15 March 8, 2006 I love them too look at what my hubby got the other day... I've learned.... That being kind is more important than being right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtheSeaOrSky 0 #16 March 8, 2006 I saw who posted the thread, then a picture attachment..and thought NOT AGAIN! thankfully was not the picture I was anticipating .Life is not fair and there are no guarantees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #17 March 8, 2006 Sheesh I see the things on my way to work almost every morning.. and usually on the way home too... If there is a run of fish in the Snoqaulmie River.. they are around in even greater numbers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gofast_ER 0 #18 March 8, 2006 im so jealous of birds....they get to do what we pay tons of $$$ for....not fair! I see birds just gliding in circles above the trees while im working....i know they are doing it just to piss me off.I may not agree with what you have to say but i'll defend to the death your right to say it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #20 March 8, 2006 Good news . . they're coming off the endangered species list. Soon it'll be OK to shoot them. Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #21 March 8, 2006 I have a very cool bald eagle encounter. I was driving home from work around dusk. It was late summer. I was on a 2 lane highway out in the country. Noone else was on the road. I saw up in the distance a very large bird land in the road. I knew it was something special so I slowed down my car. As I got closer I saw it was a bald eagle. I stopped the car and I think I startled it. It immediately took off and landed on the hood of my car with its claws wrapped around the edge of the hood where the wipers are. It was literally right in front of my face! I sat there stunned for a moment and then it opened its wings, which covered the full width of my windshield and took off. My moonroof was open so I was able to watch it fly right over me. My physical therapist is into new age stuff and she told me that they bring very good luck. I hope they bring good luck to you Chris. Who knows, maybe your wife will get pregnant with twins! Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #22 March 8, 2006 We live on the Mississippi in Illinois, and they migrate here every winter to fish at the lock and dam. Same thing, there used to hardly be any, and it was a real surprise to see them. Now we have a couple of dozen who locate in what we call the "eagle tree" on Arsenal Island, and I have a client who has an aerie on her property and we see them REALLY up close and personal (scary really) there. Every time I see a bunch of them out circling over the river, I think of all of you guys circling, following the leader in to land. It's kind of a nice feeling in the dead of winter to look up and see the traffic in the sky.skydiveTaylorville.org [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unlucky1 0 #23 March 8, 2006 We've got so many bald eagles up here they are like pigeons. There is a lady down in Homer they call the Eagle Lady who feeds the bald eagles everyday at 10am. She literally has "HUNDREDS" of them eat out of her hand. I'll try to get some pics next weekend and post them. Here is the only one I have compressed..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #24 March 8, 2006 Well they certainly aren't endangered in your area! Hey, I thought it was VERY illegal to feed them. You can't even own one feather, even if it fell out of the eagle and into your yard! Unless you are native american that is..skydiveTaylorville.org [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #25 March 8, 2006 And even if you are a native american the feather must still be registered with the govt. This goes for any bird of prey though, not just eagles. Unless you have a permit for the animal it is a federal offence to have any part of it, including one feather. I dont know about feeding them though...Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
