• Posted by Kerri
  • On January 2, 2009

  • Filed under Holidays

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365 Days – 1: The American Bald Eagle.

Bald Eagle 9

Taken in Grafton, Illinoi.

I have been completely captivated by these incredible creatures.  I can’t get enough of them.  I dare say I will have a few more shots in this Flickr set before I leave Illinois.

2 comments...What do you think?

  1. Posted by Chookie 2nd January, 2009 at 5:20 pm

    Lovely shot! Glad you are enjoying yourself too. How big are baldies?

  2. Posted by Kerri 2nd January, 2009 at 5:48 pm

    Hey E! :) It’s great to hear from you!

    Baldies are BIG, and incredibly beautiful in the flesh. Im glad you liked the photo :)

    “The female bald eagle is 35 to 37 inches, slightly larger than the male. With a wingspan which varies from 79 to 90 inches. The male bald eagle has a body length from 30 to 34 inches. The wingspan ranges from 72 to 85 inches. Bald eagles weigh from ten to fourteen pounds. Northern birds are significantly larger than their southern relatives.” an excerpt from http://www.baldeagleinfo.com/eagle/eagle8.html

    The trip has been amazing so far. e’ve spent a lot of time with family I have never met and that Brad hasn’t seen in more than 10 years, so it’s been a little full on, but so much fun! :)

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