Nice day to be out .....and........20 targets in 20 minutes

[jopher]

The sun was shining in Mi today.I headed out for a walk through the deep woods of the river bottom.As I crested one oak ridge, I found myself looking over a cove off of the river where probably a thousand geese had gathered in what was apparently the only open water for some distance.A gnarled old tree grew out of the shallow water on the edge of this goose haven, and perched on the highest limb was a beautiful bald eagle.I dont know if his interest was in the geese or the hopes of catching a fish in the shallows.I sat for some time beneath a tree watching, waiting for something to happen, and although the eagle never moved, something else caught my eye.Gliding in from my left, following the rivers course, came another large bird.I watched as it got closer and was suddenly overcome with awe.It was a golden eagle.....big as life.This bird passed not 100 ft in front of me in the full midday sun, leaving no question as to what it was.It glided beyond me and over the suddenly quiet and still flock of geese, and then beyond and out if sight.The bald eagle, which was dwarfed by its reddish brown kin, never moved.Ive never seen a golden up close and personal before.It was so cool, I thought I would share my story.I dont carry my camera with me , and for that I apologize.
.....anyway.....so, I was on my way home and stopped at the park where I had found the gold ring the other day.I had barely started swinging when the park ranger stopped to tell me she was closing the gates a little early today....bummer.
Total take in 20 mins.....12 pieces of garbage......5 pieces of clad......one old key....and these two beautys found about 10 foot from each other just under the grass roots.The first time I have found a matching pair.Not gold , but solid (not hollow)....925...........H.H. and best of luck to all......Joe

 

[SC_hunter]

Glad you got a chance to get out and that was pretty good finding the matching earrings...I have never been so lucky....btw...Jop...with that detail in the photo, you just put your fingerprints on file..lol Great clarity.

 

[weasel606]

to find one is very nice but to find them both is a super find congrats

 

[Joe G]

Metal detecting sure has its benefits. Seeing a bald eagle AND a golden on the same day is incredible. It's amazing how much is out there if one just stops and looks.

Congrats on the matching pair of earrings too! That's rarer to come across than seeing two eagles in one day

 

[tymcmurray]

It must be Great to find a PAIR!!!
Nice hunt.

 

[dave-enc]

wtg on matcing set of silver earrings Joe
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dave+bobbie

 

[Boobydoo]

Wow, that must have been something to see Joe.
Seeing something that beautiful just makes you breathe deep
and be thankful to be alive huh. Thanks for sharing.

Awesome digs for 20 mins, congrats on the nice rings for ears.
A matching pair!! Cool!!

BDoo

 

[Nana40]

Now that sounds like a day well spent, Jo. We, on rare occasion, get to see the bald eagle in the wild here.

Congrats on those SILVER finds! That's a rare occasion too, to find a matching pair!

Nana

 

[TN-Joe]

Joe,
Sounds like an oman, 2 eagles-2 earrings. Cool!
Tennessee Joe