Close Encounters

I had the very unique experience today of driving alongside the Bald Eagle as she flew above the river, up the valley toward Smith's Campground and Cabins. As I pulled from my driveway onto Wally Road, I spotted her to my right over the River. She stayed about 30-40 feet above the water as she flew. From our driveway to the north there is a half mile stretch of road where the River parellels the road. She was of course very graceful in flight, and came to perch in a huge Sycamore as I went off to the post office to get my mail. If I had had my camera, I could post the photos. But photos wouldn't do her justice. As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words...but an experience is worth a thousand pictures.