I was walking the dogs this morning at 8 AM near my home. I was on Grandview Blvd in Pittsfield Township and I looked in the sky and saw a big black bird with a white head and neck...an eagle! At least that's what I think it was. Then about 5 to 10 seconds later I saw a heron, after the eagle dissappeared, so I questioned whether the heron is what I'd originally seen. I'm quite sure it was an eagle. However, I didn't see it's wings spread, or, it wasn't soaring I guess. Stupid question but can they fly without having their wings spread? When I saw the heron I don't think it's wings were spread. I know the heron has quite a take off and perhaps they get going and don't need to have their wings spread? Wouldn't they fall? Sorry, all my really stupid questions have to do with birds. I asked Stephen a question once about hummingbirds and whether they ever stopped or if they were always on the move and flapping their wings. He said it was one of the dumbest questions he'd heard. He said it in a nice way.
The picture I've posted was taken at Lillie Park today. Anyone know the type of bird? I liked the picture because there were 2 birds perched together that actually let me take their picture.
Not much else is new. Jenny and I started our garden. We didn't work very long before we needed a break. Once we took our break we were able to work solidly for a couple hours. We'll need to do quite a bit more this weekend. It's fun.
4 comments:
Lori: Les said he thinks it was an eagle. We have seen them over Whitmore Lake a few times.
Cool beans, Lori! And I have yet to see a heron this year.
And I think those are Eastern Kingbirds.
Jeanne, I talked to the park ranger at Lillie Park yesterday and he told me where there's a heron nesting site. We can try to find it when you're here if you want.
Eastern Kingbirds, eh? Cool!
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