Bald Eagle Tattoos

Among the most popular tattoo designs, eagle tattoos rank high. A number of people choose to get themselves inked with bald eagle motifs. Eagle tattoos have a number of associations. Bald eagle tattoos are more popular among the male population. They can be seen on people of all generations including young, fearless men to mature and retired veterans. Bald eagle iconography has a special association with the United States. Let's see what are the meanings associated with eagle tattoos.

Bald Eagle Tattoo Meaning
Bald eagles have long being associated with the expression of freedom and fearlessness. Bald eagle is the national emblem of United States of America since 1782. These birds are only found in North America. The eagles are mainly fish eaters, hence, are found closer to water bodies. A number of Americans choose to get a bald eagle tattoo made as reverence to the United States military service. A patriotic American can show his love for the country by getting inked with a bald eagle design.

An eagle is known to represent wisdom, spiritual protection and a provider of strength and courage. In many cultures, eagles are seen to be a connection between man and gods. They are said to carry prayers and spiritual insights. According to native Americans, eagles are a representation of honor, bravery, love, friendship as well as magical powers. Eagles are also seen as the 'divine spirit' and the head of all the creatures in air as well as the primary servant of the sun.

Bald Eagle Body Art Designs
There is a huge variety of bald eagle icons that you can choose from.

• Bald eagles are very often depicted with wings spread wide and with determination clearly seen on their faces. The wings are broad and brown in color.
• The most common depiction of a bald eagle is with the American flag.
• The other variation is that of the American flag draped around the bird, which makes for an interesting tattoo idea, both for men and women.
• Another design that is often seen is that of an eagle in flight where the flag is made to form a part of its flapping wings.
• Bald eagles can also be depicted with the wings spread and the eagle sporting a bold white and gray pattern.
• Harpy eagles are named after the harpies in Greek mythology and they are shown carrying large tree-dwelling animals.
• You may opt for a serene eagle, sitting peacefully on a branch with golden-brown fall leaves and watching the landscape peacefully.
• If you want a smaller design, you can make use of a short-toed eagle with its bushy white and brown feathers and pointed beak, retaining an intense expression on its visage.
• One of the most commonly seen eagle tattoo designs is that of a struggle between a small, yet strong, snake with an eagle.
• Bald eagle designs can also be combined with crosses, tribal tattoo designs or military symbols to make a unique bald eagle body art design.
• If you are a Harley Davidson fan, you may want to opt for an eagle with its wings outstretched and a banner wrapped around the bird which says 'live to ride, ride to live'.
• A different bald eagle design is with the face of a bald eagle painted in the hues of the American flag and the beak painted in golden color.

Tattoos last forever, hence you will have to be extra careful with it. You may opt for a temporary tattoo first and if it is as per your liking, you can choose to get permanently inked with the design of your choice. Talking to the tattoo artist can also prove to be beneficial in your search for that perfect tattoo design.