THE WATCHFUL ONE--- The eyes of so many raptors are quite beautiful but my favorite are found on the bald eagle. These birds look so intense when they look for prey or watch photographers with big cameras. I'm looking forward to seeing more of them in their winter grounds in a few more weeks. #birdsofprey #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #baldeagle #eagle #bestbirdshots #your_best_birds #allmightybirds #birdfreaks #feather_perfection #igbirdfreaks #ig_birdwatchers #nuts_about_birds #kings_birds #bb_of_ig #bestbirdshots #ig_discover_birdslife #eye_spy_birds #bird_brilliance #planetbirds #igbirds #birdsofinstagram #audubonsociety #majestic_wildlife_ #naturesbestphotomagazine #pocket_birds #backyardbend #sourceweekly #centraloregon_igers #1859oregon

TIGHT DEPARTURE--- I have often been amazed to see small birds fly so easily between branches in trees. I find it more impressive seeing an adult bald eagle take flight from a nest near Bend, Oregon and fly through the web of Ponderosa Pine branches. #your_best_birds #allmightybirds #birdfreaks #anythingfeathered #feather_perfection #igbirdfreaks #ig_birdwatchers #birdextreme #udog_feathers #nuts_about_birds #kings_birds #bestbirdshots #ig_discover_birdslife #eye_spy_birds #bird_brilliance #planetbirds #igbirds #birdsofinstagram #audubonsociety #majestic_wildlife_ #naturesbestphotomagazine #pocket_birds #youroregon #backyardbend #jj_oregon #birdsofprey #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #baldeagle #eagle

TWISTS AND TURNS---While I have often seen female Northern Harriers like this one hover in place, the twists and turns of the wings on this hawk in the Klamath Basin Wildlife Refuges on the California-Oregon border really fascinated me. ISO 1600, f/8, 570mm, 1/4000sec. #your_best_birds #allmightybirds #birdfreaks #birdsofprey #anythingfeathered #feather_perfection #igbirdfreaks #ig_birdwatchers #nuts_about_birds #kings_birds #bestbirdshots #best_bird_shots #ig_discover_birdslife #eye_spy_birds #bird_brilliance #planetbirds #igbirds #birdsofinstagram #pocket_birds #birdwatching #elite_raptors #bird_watchers_daily #birds_perfection #birds_adored #best_birds_of_world #birdsonearth #featured_wildlife #planetbirds #your_best_birds