When you live in northern Oakland County, it’s not uncommon to see a plethora of wildlife ranging from whitetail deer and wild turkeys to hawks and coyotes.
But Dr. Bruce Meyers got an opportunity to see something much more rare and very special. He even captured some images with his trusty camera.
For the past few weeks, two or three bald eagles have been regular visitors to Meyers? 22-acre horse farm located at the northeast corner of Delano and Oakwood roads in Oxford Township.
‘I think it’s funny that it makes the news when one is sighted in Waterford,? he said. ‘That’s nothing. We’ve got two or three in the backyard.?
In the images Meyers shared with the Leader, the bald eagles can be seen grabbing and feeding on pieces of a deer carcass located in his pasture.
He found it thrilling to be able to shoot photos of these majestic birds so close to his home. ‘I think it’s pretty cool,? Meyers said.
When they’re not feeding on carrion, Meyers said the eagles have been perching in surrounding trees.
‘They just kind of watch everything and relax up in the trees,? he said.
According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website, bald eagles are seen throughout the state, in almost all counties, during the winter months. They nest mainly in the Upper Peninsula, especially the western portion, and in the northern portion of the Lower Peninsula.
Fish are the primary food source for bald eagles. When not available, they’ll eat waterfowl, small mammals and carrion.