I was stationed at NAS Pax River in the mid-90s, and I almost whacked one..

...approaching the field. Scared the crap out of me because (a) those guys are huge, and (b) really didn't want to whack a national bird. Eagles were still a little rare back then...

So thankful I see one almost every day I walk the neighborhood.

In response to this post by HokieNLot11

Posted: 01/29/2021 at 2:53PM

Seen on my morning neighborhood walk today: -- EDGEMAN 01/29/2021 1:10PM

We have two bald eagle pairs in our county. But as for golden eagles.... -- VToncologyNurse 01/29/2021 3:49PM

Farms probably better habitat for raptor prey. ** -- scoop76cs 01/29/2021 7:05PM

Two hawks and a falcon today. All trying to get into the chicken coop. ** -- Alan11 01/29/2021 3:31PM

I shudder to think we almost lost them forever. ** -- HokieNLot11 01/29/2021 2:48PM

I was stationed at NAS Pax River in the mid-90s, and I almost whacked one.. -- EDGEMAN 01/29/2021 2:53PM

I think he might be my nephew -- Tafkam Hokie 01/29/2021 1:41PM

Cool pic; my heart swells with pride whenever I see one ** -- BleedinOandM 01/29/2021 1:24PM

I spotted 5 eagles this morning. -- EDGEMAN 01/29/2021 1:14PM

I spot myself 5 eagles every time I play golf. ** -- jmanatVT 01/29/2021 1:28PM

You must play with some really good golfers. ** -- EDGEMAN 01/29/2021 3:07PM

And a albatross ** -- Brown Water 01/29/2021 1:32PM

What I would give to see a double eagle -- RichwebHokie 01/29/2021 2:29PM

Nephew has one. ** -- AZHokie59 01/29/2021 5:57PM

Me too! Actually in a high school golf meet against Blacksburg High. I was -- DonHo-kieHi 01/29/2021 7:21PM

That just about takes divine intervention. -- Tafkam Hokie 01/29/2021 2:42PM

Saw one on TV during one of the pro events. Whole lot of luck involved. ** -- AZHokie59 01/29/2021 5:59PM

I was stationed at NAS Pax River in the mid-90s, and I almost whacked one..

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