Mission Interrupted

Trying to get into the woods to observe the behavior of the eagles now that they are no longer brooding, I set up my gear as always.

There was no sign of the eagles within my view, so I began listening and watching what was around me.

Hearing something rustling in the brush, I waited until it flew to a small branch. 

I adore Eastern Towhees with their striking appearance and sounds, although they are referred to as overgrown sparrows of the East and invariably rummaging through the undergrowth.

I kept zooming in.

And then it happened.  

CRASH

All the chirping stopped.

Total silence.

A tree had fallen off to my right and since it was a little too close for comfort, I headed home.

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Mission Interrupted

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