Where have all the eagles gone by Helen Betts

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22-Aug-2021

Where have all the eagles gone

Many of these old lamp posts in Washington are topped by bald eagles, the symbol of the United States. It appears that some of them have been replaced by pigeons.

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Julie Oldfield		27-Aug-2021 14:05
The pigeons seem to have found the perfect perch. The lamp has a beautiful vintage design.

Carl Carbone		27-Aug-2021 13:07
I had the same thought as Dennis! I wonder what that pipe is, sticking out?

Gill Kopy		27-Aug-2021 03:34
The pigeons go nicely colour wise with the lamp post :) V I wonder what the strange contraption attached to the post is all about ??

Nirvan Hope		27-Aug-2021 02:43
Aren't pigeons relatives to doves? That would be a good thing for the US.

Dennis Hoyne		27-Aug-2021 00:27
A sign of the times, I guess.

janescottcumming		26-Aug-2021 21:54
That is an interesting question. Eagles would look much more regal up there. America is not what it used to be. V

hayl		26-Aug-2021 21:12
Hmm, pigeons leave their “calling cards” behind while the eagles wouldn’t.

Nick Paoni		26-Aug-2021 20:08
A rather poor substitute in my opinion. But then again there are quite a few symbols of America that seem to be getting replaced these days by something inferior.

Tom Munson		26-Aug-2021 19:43
I guess pigeons will have to do. Nice shot.

Pierre Martin		26-Aug-2021 18:59
beautiful these street light, pigeons a city problem!

joseantonio		26-Aug-2021 18:31
nice poses and capture.V.

Raymond		26-Aug-2021 18:29
Alleluia, you saw the light!

globalgadabout		26-Aug-2021 18:21
a classy light nevertheless...pigeons are more appropriate for cities anyway..