No, I have not earned any merit badges. In fact, I was kicked out of Cub Scouts for cheating in the Pinewood Derby. I intentially added weights to my car so that it would move faster down the track. It worked, but it did not conform to the regulations.
However, I am now an eagle scout. While kayaking on a nearby lake a couple of weeks ago, I noticed a very beautiful American bald eagle - quite majestic with a bright white head and tail. It was obvious that I rousted him from his usual perch. A few days later, I noticed the same eagle taking off from about the same location.
Yesterday, I was ready. I knew where the eagle lived and I had the camera ready. As I approached his usual perch, he took off. Of course, I could not quite get the camera operating. However, I saw that he appeared to land in a secondary perch near another part of the lake. I paddled to where I thought he would be. There he was, majestically perched on a tall tree, but still too far away for a good photo or video. Again, he took off just before I got close enough to get a good photo or video.
Well, it appears that I will have to work on this. I need to "butter up" this bird - not to eat, but to get him a bit less uncomfortable with my presence. When I get the photo and or video, I will post it on this blog.
Where are you, St. Francis of Assisi?
