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Coleen Perilloux Landry | all galleries >> Galleries >> Bald Eagles in Louisiana > Sunning Herself
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17-JAN-2015 Coleen Perilloux Landry

Sunning Herself

As her three week old nestlings are napping in the nest, she tries to catch a nap herself and enjoy the first sun we've seen in 7 days. This is her 13th year of nesting according to my records ( I have been observing her for 7 years) which means she is probably 18 years old. Laying eggs, hatching them, then protecting and feeding eaglets 24 hours a day is not an easy task. My old girl, I would love to give her a hug.

Canon EOS 40D
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LynnH20-Jan-2015 02:31
She does look a bit haggard here. V
Buz Kiefer19-Jan-2015 17:33
Beautiful shot and fine commentary, Colleen. Vote.
Al Chesworth19-Jan-2015 13:01
Love this bird, she is doing her fair share to ensure the species survives.
Yvonne19-Jan-2015 10:08
A well-earned rest Coleen! v
Hank Vander Velde19-Jan-2015 01:41
Great story, image and experience to be able to watch it through all these years Coleen.
laine18-Jan-2015 22:10
I think she knows her friends and you would be high on her list of approval!!
Karen Stuebing18-Jan-2015 20:59
I wish you could give her a hug. Amazing capture and detail. V.