Ethel assigned to hunting duty

Apparently it is Ethel's turn to catch a salmon, or a seagull, or a full nest of baby crows for the eaglets today. She was perched upon the light standard about a half hour ago, watching for an opportunity to catch a nice meal. She's looking a bit less unkempt I think.....no sign of the tangled feathers on her back side that we'd seen several times recently. The eagles must be loving this summer weather! Unlike the two thirds of the country that is sweltering in heat and humidity we are basking in 80 degrees and 10% humidity with more of the same forecast for the long term outlook. It may nudge up near 90 next week, but without humidity...and with our lovely cool nights in the 60's....it is pretty peachy around here.