We knew the two dark silhouettes soaring overhead were not ducks when we heard the strange, high-pitched chirping sounds. Turkey vultures visit often and these birds seemed as big or larger. They rode the breeze north, then turned west and disappeared near the head of our pond. We couldn’t see exactly where they landed, but we heard the high-pitched sounds again. Riding the horses closer, we looked up into a cluster of honey locust trees to see a pair of bald eagles. It is a gift when we see one bald eagle. Two bald eagles? What a bonanza! Then again, eagles are not unusual here. The trick is getting them to sit still for a photo. Magic! However, bald eagle voices are a bit of a surprise. Check out these recordings. Enjoy our wildlife with us, and remember, “Don’t quack like a duck, soar like an eagle.” (Ken Blanchard)
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