23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The American Experience
Our National Symbol Takes Off

This is a photograph of our national symbol -- An American Bald Eagle -- taking off from its nest on March's Point, Fidalgo Island. The magificent bird was originally seen at the nest but then chose to take off right before I caught this photo.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Anacortes, Washington, United States of America
Camera: ILCE-7M4
Copyright: © Ernie Hayden