Bird Sightings

Eli took this photo of a mourning dove perched on our porch railing this morning. We were distracted from our schooling for a bit when we realized that this dove and his mate have decided to set up housekeeping in the transom above our front door. Later in the morning as I sat in the living room writing a letter, I so enjoyed listening to the soft coo of the doves.

This afternoon we enjoyed another bird sighting - a beautiful bald eagle. As I was out planting pansies in our windowboxes, Eli pointed out the eagle soaring above us. How big and majestic he was! M. and the other boys saw two of them a week ago out near the barn - hopefully, they've decided to stay for a bit so that we can enjoy their beauty.