A 2022 model American Bald Eagle. - a photo on Flickriver

A 2022 model American Bald Eagle.

            Taken yesterday along the Kentucky shore of the Ohio River, I was blessed to observe and photograph a parent (I believe it was the male) and two juveniles. They were hunting and feeding in the mid-afternoon sun, thus the panting captured in this shot.

I have always been amazed by the growth rate of these fellows when you consider they hatch sometime in April in Indiana and are adult sized in June. A pure protein diet and hollow bones certainly help!

A few Indian artifacts, a little sun burn, Ohio River mud between the toes and eagles make for a great day!!

Taken on: August 21, 2022

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