Today we’re joining our readers in the United States as they celebrate Independence Day! We’ve gathered seven of our favorite photos of our national emblem, the Bald Eagle. Alex Westner took the first photo, above, in Pike County, Pennsylvania, on April 16, 2008. Six more favorites are below. Enjoy!
Originally PublishedDustin Huntington’s close-up of a Calliope Hummingbird with hitchhiking ants wins the top prize in our contest.
John Economaki’s breathtaking photo of an adult Least Tern and its chick won second place.
Derrick Z. Jackson’s image of Atlantic Puffins on Eastern Egg Rock, Maine, is a testament to the conservation success for this beloved seabird.
