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Obama Eagle
dickybird

Obama Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)

We got a kick out of seeing this bald eagle. They are common on the Mississippi river which is about 40 miles away but we have never seen one in our backyard. My wife and I were watching the Obama inauguration on TV when we saw him sitting in nearby tree. He stayed several hours and then left for good. Maybe it's a signal from the new President or a "Thank You" for our vote.
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Habitat
Backyard
Location
Rochester, MN
Date taken
Jan 2009
Scientific name
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Equipment used
Nikon D300
gophish
It is a beauty and you caught it well in spite of the obsticals between you and him. well done. We get to see them about 20 min. from my house but never had one in my backyard. lucky you.
 
mali
Yup, lucky you, I'd love one in our backyard, probably see off the Herring Gulls and Feral Pigeons, nice shot, you got the eye really good, well done you.
 

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