Luck was with us on our second attempt to see the majestic Bald Eagle that takes up residence in the large old cottonwood trees at Dead Horse State Park. I had done a loop around lagoon#2 with him nowhere in sight, but the puffy white clouds and reflections in the lagoons were treats enough. We decided to load up and make our way to see the Verde River, and its raging waters right now from all the storms, when out of the corner of my eye I spotted him up in his favorite tree. Jumped out of the car, and quietly followed the trail that took us directly under the tree- camera ready in case he flew away, but he was staying put, and Steve and Raena got to see their first Bald Eagle in the wild. Such an exciting moment. Added bonus, a Great Blue Heron was perched in a tree opposite him. We are so very fortunate to have this treasure of a park just a few miles down the road. With miles of easy to difficult hiking and biking trails and three lagoons to enjoy a leisurely stroll, it is always a beautiful day at Dead Horse.
