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Uniquely Minnesota Artful Distractions--Homeowner Version: Ham Lake Bald Eagle in Nest

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Real Estate Agent with Boardman Realty Minnesota License#90858

As I headed to a listing appointment in Anoka County this summer, I rounded a corner and noticed a beautifully carved oak tree at a Ham Lake residence. The carving was not unusual as I have seen carved and painted bald eagles at craft fairs but this one was carved out of the tree about 15 feet in the air.

eagleBald eagles were removed from the endangered species list earlier this year. Due to their protected status for the past several years and efforts to bring back this beautiful bird, the amount of breeding pairs has grown from a low of 417 in 1963 to nearly 10,000 today. According to the Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 2005 Bald Eagle survey, Over 1,000, roughly 10% of bald eagles nest in the state of Minnesota. I have seen these huge majestic birds fly over my Ham Lake home, along the roadside in Columbus Township and soar over the 4th of July parade in Forest Lake.  

At the Minnesota DNR building at the state fair this year, there was an example of an eagles' nest on display. Their nests are built of interwoven sticks about ¾ to an inch in diameter. I have seen an actual nest where a pair of eagles built a few years back in Keller Park in Maplewood. My estimation is that it is the size of a child's swimming pool woven up into the treetops. The DNR display was just about eye level and easy to view.

The week after we were at the fair, I was back to check on my listing. As I rounded that same corner, I noticed that the beautiful carved eagle now had a nest! What a Uniquely Minnesota Artful Distraction created by an innovative homeowner. This is one landscape decoration that will add to the property value of this lovely Ham Lake home.

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Teri Eckholm. REALTOR with Boardman Realty, is a native Minnesotan who has lived and worked in the Minneapolis St Paul metro all of her life. She specializes in lakeshore homes, acreage properties and first time home buyers but assists anyone making a move in the north and east Twin Cities metro.

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Comments (14)

Lynda Eisenmann
Preferred Home Brokers - Brea, CA
Broker Associate ,CRS,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA, Orange Co

Teri,

I love reading your posts, you can surely tell you are a nature lover and some very artistic folks in MN. The only time I've personally seen an eagle was at the the exhibit next door to the aquarium in New Orleans, pre-Katrina. Quite a site, something to see.

Thanks!

 

Oct 22, 2007 10:53 AM
Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro
Teri, I just love the bald eagle.  There were a few nesting close to where we lived in Colorado.  I went to show my sister and one flew over our car as I was driving to show her the nest.  It was one of those experiences you just NEVER forget!  That's fun ART!
Oct 22, 2007 12:02 PM
Thesa Chambers
West + Main - Bend, OR
Principal Broker - Licensed in Oregon
Teri this looked real when I first opened the page how cool... we have golden eagles and bald eagles - I love to watch them.
Oct 22, 2007 01:29 PM
Teri Eckholm
Boardman Realty - White Bear Lake, MN
REALTOR Serving Mpls/St Paul North & East Metro
Lynda--I have seen two on the side of the road over the summer...One was so big, I thought it was a chocolate or black labrador sitting on the edge of the road...Until it flew in the air. Huge and beautiful birds. Thanks for the comments! :)
Oct 23, 2007 12:35 AM
Teri Eckholm
Boardman Realty - White Bear Lake, MN
REALTOR Serving Mpls/St Paul North & East Metro
Marchel--Aren't they just huge?!! Amazing to watch. We are lucky to have so many in our area. The carved eagle and nest is a fun tribute to these beautiful birds.
Oct 23, 2007 12:37 AM
Teri Eckholm
Boardman Realty - White Bear Lake, MN
REALTOR Serving Mpls/St Paul North & East Metro
Thesa--Isn't it a great fun piece? A little hidden treasure in someones own frontyard!
Oct 23, 2007 12:38 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
Teri, People and their creativity amaze me, this is absolutely beautiful.  And hopefully a reminder of something precious we almost lost.  Lovely post.
Oct 23, 2007 12:45 AM
Teri Eckholm
Boardman Realty - White Bear Lake, MN
REALTOR Serving Mpls/St Paul North & East Metro
Carole--Me too!! That is why I created this series...There are some many artistic displays that are worth sharing across MN that I thought it would be fun. Some are whimsical and wont have the added message. But fun to incorporate both. Thanks for your comments! :)
Oct 23, 2007 01:37 AM
Gary White~Grand Rapids Home Selling Pro Call: 616-821-9375
Flexit Realty "Flexible Home Selling Solutions" - Grand Rapids, MI
Real Estate Services You can Trust!

Hi Teri, it is amazing the time and energy people put into their artwork...and as was mentioned the creativity!  Great post Teri....I can always count on your posts to be inviting and creative....

Oct 23, 2007 01:43 PM
Lola Audu
Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate - Grand Rapids, MI
Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI ~Welcome Home!

Teri, I was amazed by how large an eagle's nest actually is!  They are such magnificent creatures.  What an extraordinary tribute to this exquisite creature.

Oct 23, 2007 05:04 PM
Teri Eckholm
Boardman Realty - White Bear Lake, MN
REALTOR Serving Mpls/St Paul North & East Metro
Gary--Thank you...I have a few more of these planned for the series so keep watching! :)
Oct 24, 2007 12:18 AM
Teri Eckholm
Boardman Realty - White Bear Lake, MN
REALTOR Serving Mpls/St Paul North & East Metro
Lola--We are very fortunate in MN to see so many of these beautiful birds. They are huge. Thanks for your comments!
Oct 24, 2007 12:19 AM
Steve Scheer
Realty Oasis - Metro Brokers - Highlands Ranch, CO
Highlands Ranch Real Estate - Denver Real Estate
Teri - What a unique series.  Great job.  I saw my first (real) bald eagle this summer with my family in the Great Tetons.  It was pretty cool. 
Oct 27, 2007 02:03 AM
Teri Eckholm
Boardman Realty - White Bear Lake, MN
REALTOR Serving Mpls/St Paul North & East Metro
Steve--Not all topics will be as majestic as this one but I have found a few to photograph in the area that might be fun. Eagles are pretty impressive arent' they? Thanks for commenting!
Oct 27, 2007 05:14 AM