In recent days we lost one of our local bald eagles.
He was senselessly shot, and severely wounded, by some sorry excuse for a human being (whom I hope that catch and prosecute vigorously). Eventually he had to be euthanized due to his catastrophic injuries, despite a heroic effort to save him (thank you Dr. Rose at Greywolf Veterinary Hospital, and Jaye at the Raptor Center).
Highly likely, with as often as I am out photographing them, that that eagle has been the subject of some of my photos. Sadly, there’s no way to know.
I offer this photo in his honor.
Rest well proud Baldy.
Day 374
Rich Proctor 
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
INDEED…REST AND FEED WELL!
Sure hope his/her kids are fledged and flying by now!!! 🙂
I hope so too Jonathan. Thanks.
This breaks my heart to pieces. How can people be so cruel? Rest well, Baldy. Thank you for gracing the skies with your beauty …
I’m right there with you Dorinda. Who can explain the cruel and depraved people of the world? I don’t get it.
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I could just cry….I’m so sorry to hear Rich..I just cant even imagine…why?? hurts my heart and it must just have broken yours, they are all such your friends by now I’m sure ❤
You’re right, I do consider them my friends Maureen. Saw two of them today, and it made me sad to think there is one that I will never see again 😦
omgoodness truly if i could hug you through this screen consider it done! (((hugs))) so sorry Rich.
Very sweet Maureen. Thank you.
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I am sorry for the loss to you humans and all the birds. May he rest in peace.
Thank you for the kind words.