American Bald Eagle Fishing coloring page

 Happy Independence Day to my fellow citizens of the USA!

Today, in honor of Independence Day, I drew an

American Bald Eagle. 

American  Bald Eagle Fishing

The American Bald Eagle, or just Bald Eagle, is a large raptor or bird of prey. They have a wingspan of up to 7.5 feet.  They primarily eat fish, so they are called fish eagles or fish raptors.  In Alaska, where I used to live, the Bald Eagles feed on fish, especially the salmon.  So, this eagle is about to seize a salmon.  The salmon doesn't know what is coming.  Bald Eagles can carry a fish weighing over four pounds.  Sometimes another eagle or eagles will try to steal the fish in midair... that another eagle has caught. 

Some of my best memories of the Fourth of July come from playing in the BYU Alumni Band.  The director, Mike, and I would get up terribly early and decorate the float.  Then the band would arrive. And we'd drive to the parade and be IN the parade. I especially loved playing the Sousa Marches.  I should mention that our kids and spouses often helped with the float decoration, and my kids were also in the band for many years.  So, I dedicate this Eagle drawing to Mike, who loves American Bald Eagles.  I drew this for you, Mike!

NOTE: This drawing will be posted in the printable pages... after I watch the fireworks outside. So, click on the button labeled Animals and scroll down.  New drawings are at the bottom of the list.  I will also post this under the Bird list and the Holidays list.  

Havyn the Orca Mermaid coloring page

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Today's new drawing is of an Orca Mermaid.

Havyn the Orca Mermaid

Nearly all Mermaids and Mermen have a kinship with a particular form of ocean life. This is Havyn who is an Orca Mermaid.  She cares for killer whale calves when the parents are out hunting. She does this when the orca calf is very young and only 7-9 feet long.  As the orca calf grows, he or she will accompany their parents to learn the science of the hunt. 

Orcas are disliked by some people because they are killers.  Hence, their other name of killer whale. Did you know that each pod of orcas has their own language and their own culture?  And some pods focus only on eating fish.  Some focus on eating marine mammals like seals.  Some killer whales actually kill and eat the great whales, like the baleen whales. By the way, the term "killer whale" evolved from the original term "whale killer."

Havyn is a strikingly beautiful Mermaid.  She has long blonde hair and a kind nature.  Mermaids and Mermen have their own forms of magic that they use to defend the orca juveniles from danger. The fact is that orca pods will sometimes attack and kill the juveniles of other pods. So, Havyn is on her guard constantly when the mother and her pod have left their offspring with them.  That being said, Havyn will also spend time playing with and teaching the calf. She is kind to the calf, and this develops a lifetime bond.  Since Merpeople live a long time, Havyn is caring for a calf that is the granddaughter and the daughter of a calf she cared for years before.  By the way, if you saw Havyn, you would think she was 20 years old.  In fact, she is one of those mermaids who choose to sometimes, between orca calves - live and serve animals in the mortal world. 

I think it is appropriate here to wax philosophical:  The beauty we see is a small fraction of a person's or Mermaid's true beauty.  For example, Havyn is very, very kind.  This kind nature enhances her beauty a great deal.  Interestingly enough, only another good and kind person can see this enhanced beauty.  Evil and selfish people never get to appreciate true beauty because they only look at the outside beauty. 

NOTE: This drawing is found in printable form by clicking on the button that says "Fantasy, Myths, and Circus."  I will also post it on the "Animals" list of drawings.  If you are accessing this site in early to late July 2025, then this drawing will be at or near the bottom of the lists.  Have fun coloring! And later on, in a few days, I will be drawing Havyn from another viewpoint.  I want to face the challenge of drawing her facing the artist so I can share that view of her kind and pretty face with you.