Eagle Overhead

This eagle was soaring over us as we fished for steelhead today.

When I first started fishing the Muskegon River as a teenager, it was very rare to see an eagle anywhere.    After a remarkable recovery, they are now a common sight.    On the Muskegon, it is common to see a few each day.   During the winter months, they can be even more abundant and their numbers continue to grow.

They are frequently seen scavenging on salmon and other dead fish along the river banks.    On particularly cold winters, I have seen them feeding on ducks.

No matter how many times you see them, they are still a majestic and awe inspiring bird.