It pays to wait for snow, ice and brilliant sunshine, when it comes to eagle-watching. Yesterday's time spent at the Rio was spectacular, as an adult and juvenile decided to perch quite close to our car.
There are no words to impart the thrill of communing with Nature, when so up close and personal.
At one point, old and young took off at the exact same moment, nearly colliding in mid-air.
Wherever we looked, countless birds were seeking, soaring and swiping, before landing to start the process all over again. Let it be known that the population thrives, here in upstate New York. You must go see for yourself.