North Orange County bald eagle family among several in area

The bald eagle is one bird that nearly everyone can identify. Just reach into your pocket and pull out a quarter.
But seeing one in real life?
It might not be as uncommon these days as one would think. Though, it does take a little research to find where they live here in Orange County, as well as other parts of Southern California.
As the morning sun rises, a bald eagle sits on a branch high overlooking the scenery in north Orange County. Two juvenile eagles are in a nest just below. (Photo by