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Birds - Bald Eagles

The American bald eagle represents, as a national symbol. elements of freedom and liberty. These photographs of bald eagles are all taken in the wild -- in particular, they represent two nesting pairs from one particular area on the west side of San Juan Island in Washington State.
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An American bald eagle preparing to land on a branch. It's wings are used for braking and its talons are ready to grasp the branch on contact.
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An American bald eagle preparing to land on a branch. It's wings are used for braking and its talons are ready to grasp the branch on contact.

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  • An American bald eagle (haliaeetus leucocephalus) with a full wingspan of over 6 feet is flying overhead.
  • An American bald eagle (haliaeetus leucocephalus) flying over the waters of Puget Sound.
  • An American bald eagle in mid-air with its wings flapping as it worked to gain altitude.
  • A wild American bald eagle with wings outstretched is soaring overhead. This majestic symbol of American freedom is profiled against a solid blue sky.
  • An American bald eagle with outstretched wings is about to take flight. This photograph has been isolated to a white background.
  • An American bald eagle (haliaeetus leucocephalus), photographed in the purple glow right before sunrise, that is perched on a concrete post.
  • Two American bald eagles are perched on the top branches of a tree and profiled against a light blue sky. These large, majestic birds that are symbolic of American freedom; these two eagles both have their beaks open as they screaming at some of the crows circling off camera.
  • An American bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) perched on a branch. Its beak is wide open as it screams in defiance at what is perceived to be predators below.
  • An American bald eagle perched in a tree branch just after landing. The eyes and talons are clear and sharp.
  • An American bald eagle preparing to land on a branch. It's wings are used for braking and its talons are ready to grasp the branch on contact.
  • An American bald eagle resting in its nest. The eagle aerie on top of the tree is constructed of hundreds of sticks and can be up to six feet wide. The bald eagle is a symbol of freedom and liberty in the United States.
  • An American bald eagle preparing to land on the branch of a tree. This view from below of the eagle highlights its wingspan. The bald eagle is a symbol of freedom and liberty in the United States.
  • An American bald eagle perched on the branch of a tree. This view from below of the eagle highlights the profile of its beak and its sharp talons as they grip the branch. The bald eagle is a symbol of freedom and liberty in the United States.
  • An American bald eagle perched on top of a tree on a bare branch. This eagle has been isolated to a white background.
  • An American bald eagle perched on a favorite rock that overlooks the ocean. This is a rock that it has sat on many times.
  • A wild American bald eagle with wings raised up is flying overhead. This majestic symbol of American freedom is profiled against a solid blue sky.
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