March 7, 2016 in Bald Eagle
As the warmer weather rolls in, very nice to see this pair of Bald Eagles continue to the pair bonding process. Very normal for pair of eagles to perch together at or near the nest as the time approaches for eggs to be laid and incubation to get underway!
March 6, 2016 in Bald Eagle
Always a lovely sight to observe the female Bald Eagle incubating her eggs at the nest. Looks like eggs were laid around Valentine’s Day….and hoping they will hatch around St. Patrick’s day….stay tuned!
March 6, 2016 in Bald Eagle
It is always amazing to look up and see a majestic Bald Eagle gliding effortlessly through the air. What a treat to see this adult Bald Eagle gliding over the Merrimack River in Essex County in the late afternoon sun!
March 2, 2016 in Bald Eagle
The Bald Eagles on the new nest in Essex County continue to spend time perched on or near the nest. Awaiting a clear set of observations that the female has laid eggs and has begun the incubation process…..stay tuned!
February 29, 2016 in Bald Eagle
The bald eagle nest along the Merrimack in Essex County remains an active location for a pair of adult bald eagles. They are seen with greater frequency in and around the nest. According to state wildlife officials, this is a new next location for 2016 and not previously known in prior years. We will now look for clear signs that the female has laid eggs and has commenced the incubation process!
February 26, 2016 in Bald Eagle
What a delight to observe a Bald Eagle in flight over the Merrimack River in Essex County in the late afternoon with cobalt blue skies and lingering late day sunlight!
February 23, 2016 in Bald Eagle
A nest along the Merrimack River continues to be built up by pair of adult Bald Eagles. Looks like female getting her bearings inside the nest itself. White crown of adult just visible at top of nest outer ridge. Not yet certain that eggs have been laid!
February 11, 2016 in Bald Eagle
Made a pass by the Bald Eagle nest near the Merrimack River in western Essex County this morning. The winds were out of the west at 12 MPH with gusts up to almost 20 MPH. The temp was 24 degrees with wind chill making it feel around 11 degrees. Noticed an adult approaching and then landing at the nest. Another adult was already perched on the outside ridge of the nest in a large pine tree. The approaching adult dropped off prey for other eagle and then took off in flight. This is a nesting pair that has been at this nest location for past bunch of years. Was just able to get a number of images that provided positive ID of the left leg gold band. This band was placed on the bird just before it fledged. This eagle was banded in June 2006 at North Watuppa Pond near Fall River!
January 28, 2016 in Bald Eagle
What a beautiful morning with clear skies, radiant sun, and temps warming up above 32 degrees! Thought it might be nice to check on the new Bald Eagle nest along the Merrimack River in Essex County. What a terrific surprise to find two adult Bald Eagles perched proximate to the nest. they were both just basking in the sun and enjoying the morning together!
January 21, 2016 in Bald Eagle
Two local birders checked in late last week in regard to a large nest. They wondered if this new nest might belong to a bald eagle family. Had a chance to check it out over the weekend. Little doubt in my mind that it was an eagle’s nest. Made a visit this morning and what a thrill to find an adult bald eagle perched right by the nest. The image was captured at quite a distance and serves as a documenting photo! A very cool find thanks to the tip from friends!!
