George Washington Eagle is a bald eagle who lives in the Naples, Florida area. We saw him two days ago for the first time during our current visit to see my wife's family here in the sunshine state to take a short vacation and celebrate the engagement of her oldest niece. As a very distinguished looking eagle, we named him George Washington Eagle in honor of our nation's first president.
Every morning, George sits on the roof a six-story hotel at a corner overlooking the ocean and beach. From there, he has a 270 degree view of his surroundings and seems to be scanning the ocean for fish, a favorite for eagles to eat. However, his search is constantly interrupted by the half-dozen blackbirds that sit a few feet away from him harassing him by flying around his head and back trying to get him to leave. Apparently the blackbirds have nests in the area and don't want George eating their young as it is nesting season. I can't blame the blackbirds for their concern but they are down the food chain from the eagle, and an eagle does have to eat.
George's presence has added tremendously to the enjoyment of our sunny vacation. We've seen him, or another eagle, four times on our short trip. Eagles have been on the endangered or protected species list for over 40 years, so it's nice to see them back in decent numbers and flying around inhabited areas. Hopefully, he'll be here when we return in the near future, and when we return with our kids and grandkids.
Every morning, George sits on the roof a six-story hotel at a corner overlooking the ocean and beach. From there, he has a 270 degree view of his surroundings and seems to be scanning the ocean for fish, a favorite for eagles to eat. However, his search is constantly interrupted by the half-dozen blackbirds that sit a few feet away from him harassing him by flying around his head and back trying to get him to leave. Apparently the blackbirds have nests in the area and don't want George eating their young as it is nesting season. I can't blame the blackbirds for their concern but they are down the food chain from the eagle, and an eagle does have to eat.
George's presence has added tremendously to the enjoyment of our sunny vacation. We've seen him, or another eagle, four times on our short trip. Eagles have been on the endangered or protected species list for over 40 years, so it's nice to see them back in decent numbers and flying around inhabited areas. Hopefully, he'll be here when we return in the near future, and when we return with our kids and grandkids.
