2023 has been a banner year for the Bald Eagle family at Smith Rock State Park. Mom and Dad Bald are now empty-nesters, with the two surviving eaglets now spreading their wings around the neighborhood. While we all mourn the loss of one of the three that were born this year, we recognize that it’s part of nature, along with the ongoing challenges of “eat or be eaten” in the animal kingdom. Check out this amazing collection of images from 4 photographers of this year’s nesting season at the Bald Eagles of Smith Rock.