{"id":528,"date":"2026-07-04T02:18:51","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T02:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metropolitantimeshock.pics\/?p=528"},"modified":"2026-07-04T02:18:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T02:18:51","slug":"alabama-homeowner-creates-most-patriotic-front-lawn-celebrating-america-250-with-bald-eagle-mural","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metropolitantimeshock.pics\/?p=528","title":{"rendered":"Alabama homeowner creates most patriotic front lawn celebrating America 250 with bald eagle mural"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"single__header\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"single__content entry-content m-bottom\">\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft wp-block-nypost-editor-partner-article-links\">\n<div class=\"inline-module inline-module--syndicated\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__inner\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__content\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Armed with a weed whacker and the vision of a proud American, one\u00a0Alabama\u00a0resident transformed his front lawn into what may be the most patriotic yard in America.<\/p>\n<p>In preparation for this year\u2019s\u00a0Fourth of July, Ron Burkett decided to create something just as monumental as the nation\u2019s 250th anniversary itself.<\/p>\n<p>Captured by drone, the view above the\u00a0Trussville, Alabama, property, reveals a striking mural of a\u00a0bald eagle\u00a0with its wings outstretched across his front lawn, created in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the\u00a0United States.<\/p>\n<p>Using a drone,\u00a0tennis\u00a0balls, a long cord and wooden planks as guides, Burkett created the massive front-yard mural with a weed whacker to trim the mural into his front lawn.<\/p>\n<div id=\"connatix-outstream-video\"><\/div>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s not political, it\u2019s American,\u201d Burkett said of the lawn mural. \u201cI wish we could celebrate our roots of basic American freedoms, and not get caught up in all this minutia of\u00a0politics.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The idea for the eagle took flight after he traveled to\u00a0New Orleans\u00a0with his wife and friends to attend\u00a0Sail250, a celebration of the nation\u2019s maritime heritage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper\"><a title=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/07\/03\/us-news\/alabama-homeowner-ron-burkett-creates-most-patriotic-front-lawn-celebrating-america-250-with-bald-eagle-mural\/?sr_share=facebook&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=nypost&amp;utm_source=facebook#\" aria-controls=\"nyp-slideshow-modal\" data-slideshow-modal=\"trigger\" aria-label=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" data-slideshow-slide-number=\"1\" data-slideshow-slides-total=\"5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39876843\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111805.jpg?w=1024\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111805.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 3840w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111805.jpg?resize=300,169&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111805.jpg?resize=768,432&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111805.jpg?resize=1024,576&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111805.jpg?resize=1536,864&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1536w, 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111805.jpg?resize=96,54&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 96w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111805.jpg?resize=200,113&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111805.jpg?resize=231,130&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 231w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111805.jpg?resize=322,181&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 322w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111805.jpg?resize=664,374&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 664w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111805.jpg?resize=142,80&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 142w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111805.jpg?resize=1200,675&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111805.jpg?resize=87,49&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 87w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111805.jpg?resize=234,132&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 234w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111805.jpg?resize=50,28&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w\" alt=\"A bald eagle mural with the words USA 250 are engraved into the front lawn of an Alabama home ahead of the Fourth of July.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon-text\"><span data-slideshow-modal=\"count\">5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><figcaption>A bald eagle mural with the words USA 250 are engraved into the front lawn of an Alabama home ahead of the Fourth of July.<span class=\"credit\">Ronald R Burkett via Storyful<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper\"><a title=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/07\/03\/us-news\/alabama-homeowner-ron-burkett-creates-most-patriotic-front-lawn-celebrating-america-250-with-bald-eagle-mural\/?sr_share=facebook&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=nypost&amp;utm_source=facebook#\" aria-controls=\"nyp-slideshow-modal\" data-slideshow-modal=\"trigger\" aria-label=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" data-slideshow-slide-number=\"2\" data-slideshow-slides-total=\"5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39876839\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111824.jpg?w=1024\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111824.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 3840w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111824.jpg?resize=300,169&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111824.jpg?resize=768,432&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111824.jpg?resize=1024,576&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111824.jpg?resize=1536,864&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1536w, 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111824.jpg?resize=96,54&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 96w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111824.jpg?resize=200,113&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111824.jpg?resize=231,130&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 231w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111824.jpg?resize=322,181&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 322w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111824.jpg?resize=664,374&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 664w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111824.jpg?resize=142,80&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 142w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111824.jpg?resize=1200,675&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111824.jpg?resize=87,49&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 87w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111824.jpg?resize=234,132&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 234w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111824.jpg?resize=50,28&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w\" alt=\"Man using a string trimmer to create a grass art piece in his lawn.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon-text\"><span data-slideshow-modal=\"count\">5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><figcaption>Ron Burkett created the massive front-yard mural with a weed whacker to trim the mural into his front lawn.<span class=\"credit\">Ronald R Burkett via Storyful<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Burkett returned home inspired, and the rest is\u00a0history.<\/p>\n<p>As impressive as the detailed eagle and \u201cUSA 250\u201d display are, they aren\u2019t the only attractions on Burkett\u2019s property.<\/p>\n<p>His driveway features an equally remarkable mural.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p>Last Fourth of July, Burkett transformed his driveway into a patriotic canvas, using a power washer to create a striking portrait of the Statue of Liberty flanked by US\u00a0Air Force\u00a0fighter jets.<\/p>\n<p>Nearly a year later, the artwork remains so sharp and detailed that it looks freshly sketched.<\/p>\n<p>The impressive mural has become a neighborhood attraction in Trussville, but its days are numbered. Burkett has no plans to preserve the artwork.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper\"><a title=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/07\/03\/us-news\/alabama-homeowner-ron-burkett-creates-most-patriotic-front-lawn-celebrating-america-250-with-bald-eagle-mural\/?sr_share=facebook&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=nypost&amp;utm_source=facebook#\" aria-controls=\"nyp-slideshow-modal\" data-slideshow-modal=\"trigger\" aria-label=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" data-slideshow-slide-number=\"3\" data-slideshow-slides-total=\"5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39876844\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111839.jpg?w=1024\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111839.jpg?resize=180,101&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 180w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111839.jpg?resize=107,60&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 107w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111839.jpg?resize=130,73&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 130w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111839.jpg?resize=71,40&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 71w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111839.jpg?resize=124,70&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 124w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111839.jpg?resize=96,54&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 96w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111839.jpg?resize=200,113&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111839.jpg?resize=231,130&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 231w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111839.jpg?resize=322,181&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 322w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111839.jpg?resize=664,374&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 664w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111839.jpg?resize=142,80&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 142w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111839.jpg?resize=1200,675&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111839.jpg?resize=87,49&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 87w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111839.jpg?resize=234,132&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 234w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111839.jpg?resize=50,28&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w\" alt=\"The view above the\u00a0Trussville, Alabama, property, reveals a striking mural of a\u00a0bald eagle\u00a0with its wings outstretched across his front lawn.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon-text\"><span data-slideshow-modal=\"count\">5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><figcaption>The view above the\u00a0Trussville, Alabama, property, reveals a striking mural of a\u00a0bald eagle\u00a0with its wings outstretched across his front lawn.<span class=\"credit\">Ronald R Burkett via Storyful<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper\"><a title=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/07\/03\/us-news\/alabama-homeowner-ron-burkett-creates-most-patriotic-front-lawn-celebrating-america-250-with-bald-eagle-mural\/?sr_share=facebook&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=nypost&amp;utm_source=facebook#\" aria-controls=\"nyp-slideshow-modal\" data-slideshow-modal=\"trigger\" aria-label=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" data-slideshow-slide-number=\"4\" data-slideshow-slides-total=\"5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39876837\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111823.jpg?w=1024\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111823.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 3840w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111823.jpg?resize=300,169&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111823.jpg?resize=768,432&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111823.jpg?resize=1024,576&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111823.jpg?resize=1536,864&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1536w, 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111823.jpg?resize=96,54&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 96w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111823.jpg?resize=200,113&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111823.jpg?resize=231,130&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 231w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111823.jpg?resize=322,181&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 322w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111823.jpg?resize=664,374&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 664w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111823.jpg?resize=142,80&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 142w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111823.jpg?resize=1200,675&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111823.jpg?resize=87,49&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 87w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111823.jpg?resize=234,132&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 234w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111823.jpg?resize=50,28&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w\" alt=\"The idea for the eagle took flight after he traveled to\u00a0New Orleans\u00a0with his wife and friends to attend\u00a0Sail250, a celebration of the nation's maritime heritage.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon-text\"><span data-slideshow-modal=\"count\">5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><figcaption>The idea for the eagle took flight after he traveled to\u00a0New Orleans\u00a0with his wife and friends to attend\u00a0Sail250, a celebration of the nation\u2019s maritime heritage.<span class=\"credit\">Ronald R Burkett via Storyful<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper\"><a title=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/07\/03\/us-news\/alabama-homeowner-ron-burkett-creates-most-patriotic-front-lawn-celebrating-america-250-with-bald-eagle-mural\/?sr_share=facebook&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=nypost&amp;utm_source=facebook#\" aria-controls=\"nyp-slideshow-modal\" data-slideshow-modal=\"trigger\" aria-label=\"Open a slideshow of all 5 article images.\" data-slideshow-slide-number=\"5\" data-slideshow-slides-total=\"5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39876841\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111802.jpg?w=1024\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111802.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 3840w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111802.jpg?resize=300,169&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111802.jpg?resize=768,432&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111802.jpg?resize=1024,576&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111802.jpg?resize=124,70&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 124w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111802.jpg?resize=96,54&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 96w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111802.jpg?resize=200,113&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111802.jpg?resize=231,130&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 231w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111802.jpg?resize=322,181&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 322w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111802.jpg?resize=664,374&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 664w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111802.jpg?resize=142,80&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 142w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111802.jpg?resize=1200,675&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111802.jpg?resize=87,49&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 87w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111802.jpg?resize=234,132&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 234w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/timelapse-footage-posted-alabama-man-133111802.jpg?resize=50,28&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w\" alt=\"As impressive as the detailed eagle and &quot;USA 250&quot; display are, they aren't the only attractions on Burkett's property.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon-text\"><span data-slideshow-modal=\"count\">5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><figcaption>As impressive as the detailed eagle and \u201cUSA 250\u201d display are, they aren\u2019t the only attractions on Burkett\u2019s property.<span class=\"credit\">Ronald R Burkett via Storyful<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Instead, he\u2019ll let the grass grow and allow\u00a0nature\u00a0to reclaim the canvas until inspiration strikes again.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-nyp-editor-universal-promo\">\n<div class=\"upb-content-wrapper\">\n<section class=\"upb-content upb-carousel\" aria-label=\"Carousel\" aria-roledescription=\"UPB: Merch 250\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-interval=\"10000\">\n<div class=\"upb-carousel__viewport\">\n<ul id=\"upb-slide-wrapper\" class=\"upb-carousel__track\" role=\"list\">\n<li class=\"upb-slide upb-slide-1\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"America 250 Celebration Sale\">\n<div class=\"upb-slide__media\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"upb-slide__panel\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>For Burkett, the mural is about being an American, and a proud one at that.<\/p>\n<p>The uniquely American lawn display, created in honor of America\u2019s 250th birthday, may not be fully recognizable from the street.<\/p>\n<div class=\"comments-inline-cta\" data-comment-count=\"\" data-prompt=\"What do you think?\"><\/div>\n<p>From above, where an eagle would soar, the precision and attention to detail becomes apparent, with each feather fitting perfectly within the plot of grass.<\/p>\n<p>When asked what his favorite thing about being an American was, Burkett\u2019s answer reflected the spirit behind his patriotic display.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe freedoms that we have, and the right to participate in governing our country through voting,\u201d Burkett said.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div 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