Bald Eagle, adult

January 22, 2014 in Bald Eagle

A single adult Bald Eagle in perch overlooking the Merrimack River in Lawrence!

Bald Eagle adult in flight!!

January 10, 2014 in Bald Eagle

Later on Friday while heading over the Parker St. (Rt.114) bridge in a southerly direction, and while looking to the east over my left shoulder, a large bird in flight comes into view.  Sure enough, an adult Bald Eagle heading west.  turned around facing north, still on the bridge, the eagle loops twice above the bridge area and then glides to a landing on a tree near Pemberton Park on the north side of the river, west of the bridge.  Make my way by car to rear of nearby building and remain in the car watching eagle for 15 minutes.  Fascinating to be so close!  On the far side of the tree, something caused the eagle to depart over the river westbound.  It then looped and headed eastbound, and then westbound one more time before heading to a perch by the dam.  A nice opportunity for some cloudy day photos!

Photos posted:  http://www.pbase.com/birdshots/image/154086918

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Bald Eagle juvenile perched on overhang!

January 9, 2014 in Bald Eagle

What a nice surprise to find and watch this young juvenile eagle cleaning its bill with a friendly crow watching!

Bald Eagle, adult perched/flight

January 8, 2014 in Bald Eagle

A most exciting moment watching an adult bald eagle perched in the regular tree perch along the Merrimack River in Lawrence, MA.  The sunlight was stunning and the temps warming up!  Great looks a this adult, followed by a short flight away and then an unexpected return back to the perch! Handful of photos posted:  http://www.pbase.com/birdshots/image/154085707

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Bald Eagle adult

January 7, 2014 in Bald Eagle

An early morning visit along the Merrimack River in North Andover provides for beautiful encounter with a gliding adult!

Bald Eagle, subadult P/7 leg band

January 7, 2014 in Bald Eagle

Another morning flyby with a subadult (P/7) in regular perch location overlooking the Merrimack River.  Subadult took flight while adult eagle came in for some rest!                                                                                                                              Flight photos posted:     http://www.pbase.com/birdshots/image/154058096

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Bald Eagle adult in flight

December 27, 2013 in Bald Eagle

While making a morning check along the Merrimack River in North Andover, had a chance to watch this magnificent adult Bald Eagle go gliding by….what a treat!

Bald Eagle adult

December 19, 2013 in Bald Eagle

An overcast morning with winds out of West at 12 mph.  Temps just above freezing creating some light ground along the Merrimack River banks.  While on lookout for eagles, noticed a some type of disturbance down river that caused over 30 gulls to wheel up in a cloud of circling flight.  Sure enough, an adult eagle heads west up river and lands on a perch.  Leg bands visible but not clear enough o decipher digits on the bands.

Bald Eagle, adult

December 18, 2013 in Bald Eagle

Another bright sunny and very chilly morning.  During morning observation time, only one bald eagle adult viewed in perch location on Merrimack.

Bald Eagle, adult perched

December 17, 2013 in Bald Eagle

The Bald Eagles have returned with almost daily regularity to the day perch location in Lawrence on the north side of the Merrimack River across from NX Stage Medical Inc. off of Merrimack St. in Lawrence.  Today 3 adul eagles were seen in the morning hours!

Photos:  http://www.pbase.com/birdshots/image/153852360