eagle
Eagle sits on a branch
Aug 12, 2026
One of a few eagles spotted by Ben Threinen on a recent walk. Look at its enormous talons. Eagles are prodigious grippers, able to muster up to 400 pounds per square inch of grasping power. Human gripping power is far less, topping out at less than 75 pounds per square inch.
Something old, something new, something bald, something blue
May 6, 2026
Local photographers have captured some dramatic scenes in and around area waters. At left above is a photo taken by Alan Jueneman of Lake City, who does photography under the name “Alan Joseph.” It’s of a bald eagle perched on the “A Very Old Fish Story” plaque that stands at the pier concourse...
Eagles fishing in the shade over Miller Creek
Oct 9, 2024
Brenda Coleman submitted this photo of eagles perched above Miller Creek where it empties into Lake Pepin. “These eagles love this spot,” she writes. “Fishing in the shade.”
Bird encounter at Reads Landing
Jan 27, 2021
Lake City photographer Ben Threinen was taking photos of swans at Reads Landing when a bald eagle swooped by for a closer look.
Eagle spreads its wings
Mar 19, 2020
Photographer Ben Threinen submitted this photo of a bald eagle in mid-flight. The bird appears to be looking back in the direction from which the photo was taken.
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