Wednesday, June 12, 2024

The case of the dump-diving eagle

This is my good side
Dryden, ON
June 2024
This photo originally shared on Instagram


We find wonder in the most unexpected places. Like the city dump, where an aerie of eagles hangs around waiting for the next arrival.

I never thought these majestically iconic birds would sully themselves by spending their days waiting for the next pile of garbage to be dragged across a desolate landscape covered with shattered glass and rusted appliances - patriotic American mythology is a powerful thing, people - but I guess it makes sense. Go where the hunting is easy.

The eagles have clearly learned their lesson, and are well fed because of it.

I’ve learned another lesson, too: life happens even in places we choose to ignore. Maybe we’ll want to take a second look more often than we already do.

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