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An Eagle drinking water

This is an eagle named M15 in North Fort Myers. It is the male in a pair (female named Harriet). The eagle swooped down pretty close to me. I was able to get this shot late in the day. I often went to the nest in the evening hoping for good light and action.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2017
Date Uploaded: 08.2017
Photo Location: North Fort Myers, Florida, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D7100
Copyright: © Robert Steagall