Bald Eagle

The Catcher on the Fly Went out the other day to a favorite local spot looking to make Osprey images. The Fish Hawks have been here awhile and are setting up ‘households’ in anticipation of rearing their young-of-the-year. I had pre-visualized capturing the mighty fishing birds in the act of seizing a meal. No such luck! I was fortunate, though, to witness this Bald Eagle successfully acquiring breakfast. I’ve titled the image, The Catcher on the Fly. ~ Anecdote and Bald Eagle capture, The Catcher on the Fly © Jerry L. Ferrara

Cruising The Canopy A Bald Eagle is caught in the act of cruising the canopy, searching for a lofty spot to land. ~ Anecdote and Bald Eagle capture, Cruising The Canopy © Jerry L. Ferrara

Its Quavering Trill Atop a lofty sylvan crownFully dressed in royal gownA mighty king gives forth a callEchoes it through ‘mountain hall’Those who hear its quavering trillWill not forget the keening thrill ~ Poem and Bald Eagle capture, Its Quavering Trill © Jerry L. Ferrara

The Eye is Tight The eye is tight on a landing spotWhile talons clutch and relinquish notAlight it will, the noble beastComes it to rest where it will feast ~ Poem and Bald Eagle capture, The Eye is Tight © Jerry L. Ferrara

From An Alabaster Throne [Wintertide] In the wondrous quietude of a tender wintertide storm, a magnificent spirit surveys its serene surroundings from an alabaster throne. While making this image, the thing I recall most is not the visual experience. It was the auditory state that was most compelling, or more accurately, lack thereof. The impact of total silence married to the Eagle’s presence was breathtakingly beautiful. MERRY CHRISTMAS! ~ Anecdote and Bald Eagle capture, From An Alabaster Throne [Wintertide] © Jerry L. Ferrara

Perfection’s Never Bought To make a score requires morethan aptitude and skill.A master knows, results will showfrom practice and great will.To dance the sky as eagles plyand snare a fish on wing,demonstrates what practice makes:rehearse is everything.Yet when a feat becomes completeand done without a thought,a master’s guess is not to rest,perfection’s never bought. ~ Poem and Bald Eagle capture, Perfection’s Never Bought © Jerry L. Ferrara, from the book, Wild North Idaho: Season of the Eagle