The day started with dark roiling clouds. Wind disrupted electricity flow as the noon hour struggled to provide a bite of lunch with trees losing last leaves. Rain pelted anyone who streaked toward cars for a drive home. Then everything stopped and all breathed the other worldly golden hour. You don’t dare blink and then the twilight has begun.

Bald eagles really enjoy cold weather. They’re even happier if it’s a very windy cold weather day. On the left is the female bald eagle and on the right is her mate. They are both eager to get up and out and about and continue preparations for the breeding season.