Tracey and I spent the last weekend in January, looking for Eagles in Linn County.  This weekend the Eagles were pretty much keeping their distance.  Every time we would find one or two, they were either too far off to shoot, or they would make a hasty retreat as soon as we would stop.  If I didn't know better, I'd swear they know our Mustang when they see it!  We did find eight on Diamond Hill Road.  Four adults and four juveniles, all baldies.  They were keeping a close eye on the flocks of Pintails, Mallards, Canadian Geese, Teals and Gulls in the reclaimed wetland area east of I-5.  We parked across the road from the area, as it a posted no trespass area (don't want to get arrested for trying to shoot a few pics), and got these shots.

We were also treated to quite a show by several female Northern Harriers who were hunting with a high success rate!

  

 

The Harriers were awesome to watch, nothing else is quite as entertaining to watch on the hunt.  We were also given the privilege of shooting this beautiful juvenile bald Eagle.  I am guessing it is a female do to it's size.  This was one very large Eagle, I'd say 36" would not be exaggerating at all, probably even taller.  She sat quietly for me for about ten minutes then got tired of portrait sitting and left.

 

 

 

We were also given the welcome wagon salute by the local Kestrel family. 

  

That look says it all!

And with that, I am outta here!!!

Thanks for looking!