Wild West is a photograph by Loree Johnson which was uploaded on January 18th, 2013.
Wild West
It just doesn't get much more American West than a bald eagle perched on a barbed wire fence. This image also makes it easy to see where the term... more
Title
Wild West
Artist
Loree Johnson
Medium
Photograph
Description
It just doesn't get much more "American West" than a bald eagle perched on a barbed wire fence. This image also makes it easy to see where the term "eagle eye" originated. The Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge is home to the largest concentration of bald eagles south of Alaska. In January and February, the eagles come to feed on waterfowl and rodents that are abundant in the marshes and farmland. It's not uncommon to see dozens of bald eagles and hundreds of hawks in a day visiting the refuge. This regal raptor was kind enough to pose for me against a backdrop of frozen farmland before flying off in search of its next meal. The late afternoon light accentuates the marvelous texture of this bird's beautiful feathers.
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January 18th, 2013