Kyra - Quest for the Eagle's Nest (A Picture Story)

Feeling a little guilty for her diminutive role in deforestation, Kyra decides to emBaRk on a quest to return her favorite sacred American Sycamore branch (that she borrowed) to the great Eagle's Nest at Mason Neck! ...

With the eagles scent still strong,  Kyra's journey trekked her to the shores of the Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia ...

She knew that the eagles nest was very close!  Only Kyra wondered, ... 

What does an eagle looks like??   :/

Undaunted, Kyra remained doggedly determined to find the great Eagles Nest of Mason Neck and return its sacred Sycamore branch to the majestic bald eagle ! ...

Hmmm, but Kyra wondered, ... "Do eagles swim?"

These American Coots cacooted to Kyra to check out the great marsh, instead; ...  and to remind the  magestic bald eagle to return one of their cousins that it snatched earlier in the day.  ... ;)

Kyra's journey led her directly into the Great Marsh of Mason Neck! 

Rich in fish, birds and wildlife - she reasoned,  "The Eagle's Nest must be close by!!" ...

Kyra started to look and sniff all around.  Looking down, along the marshy ground, she discovers a bird foraging aside a fallen Sycamore tree.  

Was this the magestic bald eagle who owned the sacred Sycamore branch? 

But this Eastern Towhee quirked to Kyra,  "Yo, ... Ding-Dawg!   Seriously!!   Does it look like I can fish for bass or trout;  or carry a sacred Sycamore stick with this beak!!??"  

The Towhee then advised Kyra that she look even higher for the majestic eagle, then warned her not to tread through her dining room with her dirty paws again! ...

With this fresh lead, Kyra continued on her quest - trodding ever deeper and sniffing ever higher into the Great Marsh for the scent of the majestic bald eagle.  

Then, she suddenly discovered another bird perching along a blueberry bush.

Could this be the majestic eagle?? ...

But the Savannah Sparrow tweeted, "My dear Kyra,   I do declare!  Pup, does it look like I can nest  comfortably on that branch!!!??"

Savannah  then added, "Now, You go'on yonder and look a LOT higher!   But if you find me some sweet berries along the way, ... kindly give me a'holler!" ;)

Not discouraged, Kyra continued to look even higher!! ...

Then suddenly,  large dark bird with white head flew over the forests of the Great Marsh  ...

Kyra knew that this had to be the majestic bald eagle - its scent was absolute! :)

Instinctively, she gave chase!  Kyra's long journey (~7 dog hours) to return the lost Sycamore branch to the great Eagles Nest on Mason Neck was finally nearing completion! ... 

The majestic bald eagle tipped its wing in acknowledgement, pleased that Kyra had chosen to return its sacred Sycamore branch.  With his characteric 'peal call' he instructed, "Follow me, young Kyra!"; and personally guided Kyra to the Great Eagle's Nest ! :)

The bald eagle then guided Kyra over the expansive cove to its Eagles Nest on the other side.  He was eager to present the Misses with an upgrade the nest for renovations with the sacred Sycamore branch!

With the nest now sight (and eager for a swim), Kyra enthusiastically charged into the cove following the majestic eagle towards the great Eagles Nest of Mason Neck!

Then suddenly, ... Kyra stopped chase!!   :/

After all her tireless efforts to return the sacred Sycamore branch, ... Kyra turned back toward the Great Marsh, ...away from the Eagles Nest!

The magestic eagle could only stare in wonderment!

Why?  :/

Apparently, Kyra likes the sacred Sycamore branch even more than the magestic eagle;

... and eventually, chewed it down to pieces.   :b

	Story by
	DJ Manalo