"SEMAPHORE"

Bald Eagle (Mature) - 9 Photos

Semaphore: A system of sending messages by holding the arms or two flags or poles in certain positions according to an alphabetical code.

Perhaps we could add "wings" to the above definition after "or poles". Does anyone know eagle semaphore?? (Photo #1 to Photo #5 )

Of course, this isn't an eagle signaling (but it certainly looks like it) but one shaking out the water from its feathers. In the past, I have managed to capture this action with ospreys but never with an eagle. It would be great in video to get the full effect but the length of time it took, was less than 5 seconds.

And then, of course, came the preening (Photo #6 to Photo #7 ). A bird's feathers are its life, particularly a bird of prey that needs that all important flight to hunt. 

And then it is close to mating time so maybe there is another side to this scenario - looking our best! (Photo #8 & Photo #9)

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PHOTO #5

PHOTO #6

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PHOTO #8

PHOTO #9