This eagle and a few friends were hanging out in this field looking for tasty rodents. I was in my county truck, but grabbed a couple of shots through the passenger window. Our Winter Wings Festival is coming up over Presidents Day Weekend. See http://www.winterwingsfest.org/ for more information.

"Located in both south central Oregon and northern California, the Basin is a key player on the Pacific Flyway, hosting 80% of the birds that use the Flyway. A total of six separate nearby refuges comprise the total National Wildlife Refuge complex spanning nearly 200,000 acres. A unique, strong cooperative partnership between farming, water resources, and the refuges provides an abundance of food and water that attracts vast numbers of waterfowl and raptors.

Phenomenal birding/nature-related opportunities for all ages are yours at the Winter Wings Festival. Whether you are a beginning birder, a life-long birding enthusiast, or a photographer of any skill level, you will be impressed by the rich diversity present in the Klamath Basin during wintertime."