A bald eagle feeds on a rabbit on a utility pole as Kathy Blair, Anza's local National Anthem singer, takes photos Thursday, Jan. 30. Anza Valley Outlook/Courtesy photo
Bald eagle sighting in Anza highlights conservation success
The bald eagle, America’s national bird, is a symbol of strength, bravery and resilience. Its image appears on currency, coins and stamps, and among the local Cahuilla People, it is known as Aswet.Anza resident Kathy Blair and her friend Ariel Hackney had the rare opportunity to observe and photograph one of these majestic birds Thursday, Jan. 30, at about 2 p.m.Blair, known for her heartfelt renditions of the National Anthem at parades, sporting events and patriotic gatherings, was in awe of the sight.“Coming back from the post office, we saw a bird land on a utility pole,” she said. “When we noticed it was an eagle, we immediately took video and pictures until a truck honked its horn.”Disturbed, the bi
