March 22, 2016 in Bald Eagle
While parked and watching the peregrines at the Clock Tower, a blur started to pass by in the distance. The blur became more interesting as it was larger and flying with a slow distinct wing beat. Upon a closer look, a nice unexpected surprise to see a subadult Bald Eagle heading up the Merrimack River in westerly direction. Probably a third year Eagle based on field marks!
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!
