Raptor Photography.

Eagles, Egret and other birds of the Pacific Northwest — photographed along the Columbia River. Each series captures a single encounter as it unfolded.

A Visit

Cathlamet, Washington · May 2023

I found a lone eagle drying its wings in a tree along the river. When a second approached from below, I expected the first to be chased off. Instead, they called to each other, adjusted, and settled in together for more than ten minutes before quietly parting ways.

Young bald eagle drying its wings in a tree Eagle perched, wings spread Young eagle notices something Second eagle approachs Two eagles settled together Eagles perched side by side Eagles parting ways Young eagle catching air
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