When rain threatens in the mountains (as has happened a lot this summer), we ride in the cedars (arid sandy land with a sprinkling of pinyon-juniper forest) near our house.
Wildflowers are still blooming. Above are some primroses among what I think is a species of sunflower.
On a break, the horses enjoy feasting on Indian rice grass, one of their favorites.
Daisy digs a hole and settles into the cool, moist sand she uncovers.
We pass cliffs where we have noticed a huge nest in the past. Compare the size to the swallow nests to the left and below the raptor nest.
This time, we see an eaglet perched on the edge!
Later we see both golden eagle parents, but they fly away too quickly for a photo.
Beautiful wildflowers and astonishing to see an eagle nest on the ground. No big trees around I take it. :)
ReplyDeleteYou got a great picture of the eaglet. The wildflowers are beautiful. I'm impressed with Daisy's ability to find ways to keep cool.
ReplyDeleteGreat picture of the baby Eagle, Janie... I followed the nesting eagles in Iowa this year on the webcam ---and miss them now that they have fledged.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wild flowers also... Wow... Looks like all of you had a good time.
Hugs,
Betsy
beautiful photos Janie...
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful post. I like to try and imagine being there while I read them and look at the pictures.
ReplyDeleteI just love wildflowers and the pictures in your post and header are beautiful. That is a HUGE nest. What a great discovery!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sky and flowers but that eaglet, oh what a wonderful sighting!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fabulous sighting of the eaglet and the wildflowers are marvelous. Seeing many here as well. Our storms have been rather iffy and nary a drop today. No matter where you ride, it is spectacular.
ReplyDeleteI never tire of looking over your shoulder, Janie.. I love the beautiful views, and your extra-special animal pals :)
ReplyDeletehugs,
Pam
What a find. Great photo.
ReplyDeleteReally terrific photos Janie. It's amazing what you see. I'm finally back from our summer vacation. Always good to get home wherever that might be.
ReplyDeleteI love the flowers...and that nest is JUST amazing!!!!
ReplyDeleteawesome picture of the eagle nest. We had flash flooding here yesterday. It looked like it was headed your way.
ReplyDeleteWhat more could you ask for: lovely wildflowers, grass for the horses, cool dirt for Daisy, and an EAGLET!!! WOW!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to see the eaglet! Love the flowers, too.
ReplyDeleteAn eagle nest is such a great find! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow, an eagle's nest. It's huge! The wildflowers are beautiful. Daisy looks like she wishes there was a pond she could jump into. lol
ReplyDeleteI guess the eaglet is not too afraid or it would hide down in the nest. I guess it's more interested in what tasty treat mom or pop might be bringing to the nest.
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