Grumpy Bald Eagle Nesting at Lower Klamath Wildlife Refuge Poster

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As of spring of 2025, there is a very easy-to-view bald eagle nest at the Lower Klamath Wildlife Refuge in Siskiyou County, California. It is very near a gravel road on a levee, and authorities ask that viewers remain in their vehicles while observing the nest. While on a camping trip to the area, my wife and I pulled in one morning (morning light is best for viewing and photos due to the orientation of the nest) to take a look. Before we got to the sign with the admonishment to remain in the vehicle, I climbed in the back of the pickup to get more elevation and a better angle (hey, it counts as in the vehicle, right?). We hoped to see eaglets, but there weren’t any yet. However, I did grab this nice portrait of one of the pair sitting in the nest. I’d never say a bald eagle is capable of a “happy” face, but there was a quite chilly breeze blowing that morning and this one looks especially grumpy (although it later flew to a tree RIGHT on the edge of the road and just looked at...

Official Website:tpeakphotos.art Hello, my name is Mike Lee, and I am a landscape and nature photographer based in Janesville, California. Photography has been a passion of mine for many years, and since retiring from my first career in 2018 I've decided to make photographic art that all-too-important next chapter. Through my lens, I aim to share the landscapes, wildlife, and stunning moments that I encounter in Northern California and beyond. I've always had an appreciation for nature, and living in such a beautiful and diverse area has provided me with endless inspiration. From the towering Sierra Nevada mountains to the serene valleys and forests, I find myself constantly in awe of the world around me. My photography is an attempt to...