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Ice-fishing eagle, wind-sculpted icicles

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February 24, 2013February 25, 2013

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All decked in white as if off to a fairy tale winter wonderland ball. photo. Jane Knox — All decked in white today with snow depths approaching a foot or more in some areas of Maine. (Photo by Jane Knox/Brunswick)

As dusk approached, a bald eagle patiently stood and watched ice fishermen, hoping they'd leave some fish or bait on the ice for it. (©jane naliboff photo/Vienna) — As dusk approaches, a bald eagle patiently stands and watches ice fishermen, hoping they might leave some fish or bait
on the ice for it. (©jane naliboff photo/Vienna)

The eagle suddenly noticed someone watching from afar. (©jane naliboff photo/Vienna)

The eagle was ready for takeoff to a safer spot. (©jane naliboff photo/Vienna) — The eagle takes off to a safer spot. (©jane naliboff photo/Vienna)

A bald eagle flying away from its hopeful spot on Crowell Pond. (©jane naliboff photo/Vienna) — A bald eagle flies away from its hopeful spot on Crowell Pond. (©jane naliboff photo/Vienna)

Before Sunday's snow storm, there were hopeful signs of spring. (Photo by Del Downes/Farmington — Before Sunday’s snowstorm, there were a few hopeful signs of spring. (Photo by Del Downes/Farmington)

A cold looking sapling is soon to be dressed in a snowy cloak. (©jane naliboff photo/Vienna) — A cold-looking sapling is soon to be dressed in a snowy cloak. (©jane naliboff photo/Vienna)

With new fallen snow and pristine trails! Very inviting to skiers! Photo. Jane Knox — Sugarloaf Mountain: New snow is always welcome here. (Photo by Jane Knox)

Mr. Woodpecker was getting some much needed suet at one of the many feeding stations in the area. (©jane naliboff photo/Vienna) — Mr. Woodpecker was getting some much needed suet at one of the many feeding stations in the area.
(©jane naliboff photo/Vienna)

In Maine the Deer have to be strong this time of year; For the next few weeks Winter can be tough on them..... In Stratton, Me.....Jim Knox. — In Maine, the deer have to be strong this time of year because the next few weeks of winter can be tough on them. This deer was seen in Stratton. (Photo by Jim Knox/Wilton)

icicles hanging from our porch roof. (Photo by Evan & Maria McIntire/Weld) — Icicles hang in odd shapes from our porch roof. (Photo by Evan & Maria McIntire/Weld)

Evan & Maria McIntire/Weld) — (Photo by Evan & Maria McIntire/Weld)

Evan & Maria McIntire — (Photo by Evan & Maria McIntire/Weld)

White lace fingers reaching out toward us as we pass by on a snowy walk in the woods! Photo. Jane Knox — White lace fingers reach out toward us as we pass by on a snowy walk in the woods. (Photo by Jane Knox/Brunswick)

Below on a snowy railing a demure morning dove patiently waits for a companion in the early morning chill. Photo. Jane Knox — A mourning dove sits at attention on a snowy railing. (Photo by Jane Knox/Brunswick)

6 Comments

david firsching says:

February 24, 2013 at 2:16 pm

Thank you for once again reminding us that we live in the most beautiful, safest, scenic area in the country. There is much bickering and complaining on this site but easily 90% percent of the world would trade places with us.
Thanks
Stan Jonathan says:

February 24, 2013 at 2:45 pm

I see eagles quite frequently around Wilson Lake but never when I’ve got my camera or phone. Great shots, Jane.
Jeanie says:

February 24, 2013 at 3:21 pm

I love the photos of the eagle, the woodpecker, the deer, and especially the one of the mourning dove, who seems to actually be posing for his photo!

Also love any signs of spring in the ground, like the crocus and daffodil shoots! I hate winter and I don’t like snow. When I was younger I liked snow, and Don and I would go skiing. But not anymore. I’m definitely a late-spring, summer, and early-autumn person!
sylvia Moore Barnwell says:

February 24, 2013 at 7:35 pm

such wonderful pictures of the area where I spent my childhood
frustrated says:

February 25, 2013 at 7:47 am

One good thing about winter…the pictures are always beautiful and nature certainly creates some amazing things to look at..Never the same and always just incredible. Thanks for sharing these photos.
Listenup says:

February 25, 2013 at 7:48 am

Fantastic photos!! I love seeing wild life and signs of spring even though we have snow, there are signs!! I have seen the woodpecker on my homemade suet and bird feeder with sunflower seeds!!

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