Majestic Gaze

This majestic bird stared across the vast expanse of Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge near Mound City, MO. Beyond my camera’s range, but within sight of it’s eye, were thousands of trumpeter swans at rest during their migration. A record number of eagles were present at Loess Bluffs this season to feast on the swans, ducks and geese that travel through.

I captured the good side of this eagle, it’s right side.  I also captured the left side of it’s head, the bad side. Something took out it’s left eye; likely a fight with another eagle.

Nature is beautiful…and oftentimes, brutal.

You can view a larger, more detailed version of the eagle’s good side by clicking on the photo. When you do, it will open up in another browser window.

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