It was mid-March and I was sitting in my chair along the fence line at the eagle’s nest. I was waiting for the baby eagles to wake up and I look over the small wooden fence and see some deer feeding right in front of me. I stood up to take some pictures and they stopped to check me out but then kept eating and working their way down the utility field.
One of the parents dropped off a tiny fish for breakfast and after eating the oldest baby did some practice flaps.
A few days later and the oldest was still flapping his wings while Mom watched.
On this particular morning I heard a loud scream and got out of my chair and turned around just as a pileated woodpecker flew in the tree next to me. She was pretty close and ignored me. 
A red bellied woodpecker flew onto the utility pole next to the tree and started banging. He must have caught the attention of the pileated woodpecker. She flew over and chased him off the pole. I guess size wins in this game. It’s amazing the critters I see at the eagle’s nest.
Magnificent birds!
How amazing to get to watch an Eagle’s nest! Love the 2 woodpeckers too and the deer of course. I’ve been out in the forest this week but haven’t seen the deer…just the tracks!
Bird watching invariably turns into so much more!
What wonderful encounters you enjoyed.
Very great shots!
Awesome collection of photos. Love the deer and the birds.
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