First Monarch Butterfly of the year

Some years I see them all summer. This year, I saw none until today.

Manassas Eagle at sunset

Manassas Eagles stuck around

It was reported last week that the Berry College eagles had returned to the nest so I thought it was time we checked out the Manassas eagle nest. As we approached the pond they fished from we checked out the dead tree we often spotted the eagles sitting on. Nothing. So we drove on to the nest. Nothing. It was a beautiful afternoon so we drove around the area to see if they were nearby. We eventually ended up on the main road that runs beside the pond. Lo and behold we spotted one of the eagles in the tree. We stopped so I could try to zoom in and see if it was an adult or juvenile eagle but it flew away before I could turn my camera on. It flew in the direction of the nest so we jumped back in the truck and headed that way. We stopped in a parking lot where you can view the back side of the nest. Nothing there but as we were driving away I spotted an adult eagle flying overhead. There was no mistake that it was an eagle. The white head was shining in the sun glare. A minute later we spotted the second adult. One flew off towards the pond and the other flew towards the nest so that's where we headed next. As soon as we pulled into the parking lot directly across from the nest, we saw the white head in the tree. I can't tell you how happy I was. I'll be watching this fall to see if I can catch them upgrading the nest and will be waiting anxiously for January/February to see if we have eaglets again. I love the wonder of nature!

Another Hummingbird

I've seen a single Hummingbird buzzing around the front yard off and on this summer. Yesterday two Hummingbirds spent the afternoon at my Lantana.