This morning I spent some time hiking trails around the southern tip of the island, and was excited to see two different bald eagle pairs. The birds were alternately resting at the very top of some pines, and soaring high above the prairie. I often see other raptors hunting above the tall grass, so it was a nice change to see so many eagles out too! One juvenile came in quite close, so I got a great look at its mottled brown and white feathers and bright yellow talons.
The songs of various birds were abundant today, and I couldn't move by a thicket without setting off the calls of some gorgeous springtime warblers.
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