Wow - did I get a cool backyard bird! Tuesday I was grilling and suddenly a huge bird swept into the yard and landed on the branch over the shed...it was a Bald Eagle! His mate was circling around but didn't land. He was holding a gold koi (obviously pilfered from someone's water garden as I don't think they are found in the Potomac). He stayed a few minutes, surveying my little Eden, then flew away. I live within sight of the DC Beltway so this was very exciting for us.
LOL! I don't think so either. That is very cool. Bet ya didn't see any other birds around for awhile.
I just saw something else neat at one of the feeders. I put peanuts on the platform feeder, among other things, and a Bluejay and a Red-headed Woodpecker were sitting on the feeder side by side. The Jay was watching the Woodpecker with curiosity. He actually appeared to be waiting for the Woodpecker to get his peanut first. It wasn't like he was afraid of him or anything. It was almost like he was just being considerate. I suppose I attribute too much to their motives. LOL!