Photo update: RVA bald eagles of every age

April 14, 2015 · 0 minute read

It’s been a while since our last bald eagle update. The good news is that our resident eagle stalker/photog extraordinaire, Chris Johnson, has been keeping tabs on Richmond’s population of eagles — adult, juvenile and still in the nest. Check out this series of pics, all shot in the past week:

This juvenile eagle likes to hang out on an island upstream of the Mayo Bridge. Credit: Chris Johnson

This juvenile eagle likes to hang out on an island upstream of the Mayo Bridge. Credit: Chris Johnson

A mother or father eagle keeps watch over the eaglet in the nest on Cooper's Island. It won't be long before this baby tests its wings. Credit: Chris Johnson

A mother or father eagle keeps watch over the eaglet in the nest on Cooper’s Island. It won’t be long before this baby tests its wings. Credit: Chris Johnson

Last week, two adult eagles did battle in the skies over downtown RVA. Territorial skirmish? Credit: Chris Johnson

Last week, two adult eagles did battle in the skies over downtown RVA. Territorial skirmish? Credit: Chris Johnson