A very large, young bald eagle watches over her lake while scratching an itch with a giant talon. It's always an honor to spend time in the great northern forest. The woods are full of interesting life, if you step into them quietly and observe. #outdoors #nature #animals #birds | Michael Hodges, Author

🦅 As the bald eagle population continues to increase with nearly 300 nesting pairs in our state, we can expect to see more eagle-on-eagle aggression in the late fall. Once nesting site territory has been established in October and November, bald eagles will then be in a position to begin courtship and pair bonding in December. Nesting takes places in January! Thank you Chuck Crabtree for sharing this awesome sighting! #OutdoorOklahoma #baldeagles | Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (

Bald Eagle Nesting Season in Full Swing