A Bald Eagle seems fascinated by a group of Harbor Seals at the Gualala River.

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Eric Zetterholm was photographing one of the two Bald Eagles seen this winter at the Gualala River. The Bald Eagle made a perfect landing on a snag in the river.

Then the Bald Eagle flew over to a group of Harbor Seals that were hauled out on the sandbar of the river. Look at the eagle craning his or her neck to view the seals.

Eric couldn't believe what he saw next. The Bald Eagle picked up a long stick, flew to the seals and DROPPED the stick on the seals!

We can only speculate why the Bald Eagle did this. Was there was some food - a fish, perhaps - on the sandbar with the seals? Or perhaps this eagle just didn't like the seals being in his or her territory? Fascinating stuff!

Thanks to Eric for allowing me to share his photos with you here.

2 thoughts on “A Bald Eagle seems fascinated by a group of Harbor Seals at the Gualala River.”

  1. Tanya

    What a great story and photos! Maybe the eagle was just being downright mischievous? Thank you Eric and Jeanne!

    1. Jeanne Jackson

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      You could be right, Tanya...the way the bald eagle was looking at the harbor seals could be seen as mischievous!

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