A few months ago we had an eagle in one of our tall trees and were delighted with the spectacle. Eagles are common sights near the Iowa River in Marshall County but we are 10-15 miles from it and just over a mile from Linn Creek. It was a surprise to see the eagle here once, but to have it return again and again is just awesome! Yes, the eagle has returned to its 'favorite' tree twice in the past week.
There is a tall, ragged maple tree that has been storm beaten several times and lost its top limbs except for one straggly, but sturdy, limb that protrudes several feet above the rest of the tree. That is the choice perch for our eagle. Three stories up, the eagle sits with its brilliant yellow bill, turning its head side to side viewing all the activity in the area. Its white tail-feathers ruffle in the wind as it sits steadily in the late afternoon. Perfect timing to spot the rascally rabbits that are eating my small bushes above the snow piles. I personally hoped the eagle would feast on one of them. I'm sure their tracks are visible in the snow.
We feel so honored to have the eagle's presence on our land. It's delightful to watch it circle our acreage in its majestic form, wings spread wide and so gracefully gliding above the ground, before it returns to its high perch in the maple tree. The eagle is poised and ready to attack. We have no fish to offer so it must be looking for something else to quench its hunger.
"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint" (Isaiah 40:31 NIV).
I'm hoping the eagle returns to visit us again. It is such a powerful reminder of God's blessings.
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