Bald Eagles at Highlands!

Yesterday, around 3 PM, I saw two Bald Eagles catching some afternoon sun in the trees at Bethel Highlands. They stayed there for at least 15 minutes or so, long enough for me to pass them by and get my good camera to take these photos. I have often seen them flying over the area, but this is the first time I have observed them roosting in the trees at  Highlands!

I wasn't the only one stopped to watch them; the pair captivated several passers by! For more information on eagles in the our area, check out the 2011 eagle and osprey survey by the Wisconsin DNR. Information on summer viewing by the Minnesota DNR is also available on-line.