Little E is home from school today, they are giving the flu mist and she can not be exposed to it because of me being on chemo. We set out this morning to do a bit of homeschooling and then do a craft project.
We were sitting on the back steps waiting for birds to come to the new feeder and as I looked up I saw a Bald Eagle. I couldn't believe my eyes. I've seen them here before but never with camera in hand. I took a few blurry photos and then decided we needed to walk down to the creek and see if we could see another.
It's a quick 5 minute walk from the house. I love going there it's so quiet and it's always changing. As we walked down the cliff we saw two eagles flying away. We quietly sat down on a large rock and waited.
They came back around in a couple of minutes. It was amazing.
I was lucky to have my telephoto lense on my camera. Little E and I sat there for a long time smiling and laughing, soaking in the moment. It was awesome!
That is just the absolute best! Glad little E had a "home school" day. Funny how things work out sometimes...
Posted by: Dot O | November 03, 2010 at 02:56 PM
That gave me the shivers..I know that feeling of patience and reward with camera in hand... And to have your girl with you as well!!
Posted by: Mary | November 03, 2010 at 03:05 PM
They are a beautiful sight!!!
Last year one swooped down in my backyard I was so close to it, what a sight.
Posted by: Maureen | November 03, 2010 at 03:10 PM
Wow!
Beautiful pics.
Love little E's bird feeder too!
Posted by: Evilstepmomster | November 03, 2010 at 03:15 PM
wow. i see them a lot here, but i NEVER have my camera with me! such beautiful pictures, sarah.
Posted by: molly | November 03, 2010 at 04:04 PM
Glad you had your telephoto on your camera. Every time I go down to the river to try and get a photo, they are always up in the trees and too far away for my small telephoto (always get lens envy when I see all of the gigantic lenses some people have down there). Glad you got the opportunity today, so cool!!!
Posted by: Pam | November 03, 2010 at 04:50 PM
Very special moments......and beautiful pics
Posted by: Hilary Cooper-Kenny | November 03, 2010 at 06:39 PM
What a great day. I loved it when mine got to stay home. Cute project and great eagle photos... perfect day.
Posted by: Weekend Cowgirl | November 03, 2010 at 08:16 PM
As always, beautiful pictures and a great moment to share with your daughter.
Posted by: Catherine | November 03, 2010 at 08:41 PM
Gods Grace!! great day..
Posted by: christen | November 03, 2010 at 09:58 PM
Wonderful! I love the pictures...
Posted by: firefly hill | November 04, 2010 at 07:00 AM
What a gift! Thanks for sharing your wonderful photos. A memorable walk, indeed.
The bird feeder makes me smile. As I recall, we used to make then out of white plastic bleach bottles (our milk came in glass, way back then - someone hand me my cane!) and hang one in a pine tree outside the kitchen window. We put an old hockey puck in the bottom to keep the bottle from blowing around too much. I remember the day we looked out the kitchen window to see a squirrel making off with the hockey puck firmly in its mouth!
Posted by: quinn | November 04, 2010 at 07:34 AM
Perfect that you and Little E got to share those moments with the Eagles soaring overhead together. And check out that blue sky Virginia was having. There should be more of them in the week ahead.... let's hope! BUT, clear skies means cold temps at night... brrrrr. Stay warm.
Di
Posted by: Di | November 07, 2010 at 08:52 AM