January 12, 2015 in Bald Eagle
With Monday morning temperatures hovering around freezing and a light drizzle coming down, this adult Bald Eagle was content to hang on one of its regular perch locations and just watch the river run!
January 9, 2015 in Bald Eagle
What a nice surprise while scanning for Bald Eagles this afternoon with a staffer and fellow bird photographer from NXStage Medical Inc., to encounter a young first year bird flying west from the direction of the Lawrence Municipal Airport. We were standing outside in the wind and cold comparing notes when we both noticed a likely eagle in the distance. The eagle was lazily moving west and following the path of the river below. The light was beautiful and we were so thankful!
A few more photos: http://www.pbase.com/birdshots/image/158758027 Click “next” in upper right to advance frames!
January 8, 2015 in Bald Eagle
What a nice surprise to see a Bald Eagle back at one of the favorite deep winter perch locations along the Merrimack in Lawrence. Over the past few winters, the Bald Eagles have waited until the coldest weather to perch on trees overhanging the Merrimack on the north side of the river opposite Salvatore’s Restaurant. This morning, an adult Bald Eagle was perched just above a large pack of Canada Geese at the mouth of the Spicket River where it enters the Merrimack River. After a while, it departed and nestled into a perch right around the corner.
January 7, 2015 in Bald Eagle
While navigating the very cold weather on Wednesday morning, had a nice opportunity to make a quick check for Bald Eagles along the Merrimack. Bumped into Doug Fernandes, a UMASS Lowell student preparing to graduate. Doug made numerous trips to Lawrence last winter and captured a number of terrific photos of Bald Eagles including a handful of keepers of an adult Bald Eagle with a transmitter and antenna on its back. We had an unexpected surprise while watching an adult perched on the North Andover side of the river. It launched into flight headed a short distance to the west, circled back and landed on the opposite of the river in Lawrence near the ball field. After circling, we had a few moments for photos, even with eagle at quite a distance. Later, the photos indicated a transmitter and antenna. NICE! Hope to capture more photos later with leg band numbers so that we might learn more about this Bald Eagle! A few more photos posted: http://www.pbase.com/birdshots/image/158758020 Click “next” upper right to advance!
December 12, 2014 in Bald Eagle
What a treat to find a pair of adult bald eagles perched close together overlooking the Merrimack River just east of Rt.495 in Lawrence. They were perched on an overhang about 70 feet above water level. This is a very regular perch location, but recently only with single adult eagle sightings. The skies were heavy overcast with light rain, fog, and mist. Visibility was under 4 miles and winds were light out of the north at about 6-8 miles per hour. The vantage point was from the ball field located off of Incinerator Road next to the Essex County correctional facility.
October 27, 2014 in Bald Eagle
The pair of adult Bald Eagles continue to be seen along the Merrimack River just west of Rt. 495 between Lawrence and North Andover. They are normally seen in the mornings more so than in the afternoons at this time of year. This morning, they departed their perch and proceeded with a number of lazy aerial loops before heading downriver to the east! A joy to watch them in flight!!
October 22, 2014 in Bald Eagle
The bald eagle adult pair continue to be seen perched together along the North Andover side of the Merrimack River. They were in perch mode both this morning and late afternoon with overcast skies, winds this morning blowing 20 mph+ and gusting to 25 mph and then late afternoon blowing 25+ and gusting up over 30 mph. Late afternoon heavier rain and fog.
October 21, 2014 in Bald Eagle
A bit later in the morning, had a nice chance to view this eagle in flight heading east after passing the Rt. 495 overpass. My vantage point was from the Lawrence side of the river near the ballpark next to the county correctional facility. An orange leg band is able to be seen on the left leg, but it is not clear enough to noe to leg band numbers. Hopefully, next time around!!
October 21, 2014 in Bald Eagle
Two adult eagles observed this morning on the North Andover side of the Merrimack River. Little to no wind, overcast skies, and temperature just under 50 degrees. They were perched in different trees less that 100 feet apart. They eventually departed downriver after getting repeatedly buzzed by a pack of crows.
October 7, 2014 in Bald Eagle
The wintering bald eagles have returned with initial sightings the last week in September along the Merrimack River in Lawrence near the North Andover border. This was a busy location last year. Over past two weeks, both adults and sub adults have been seen with regularity. This image was captured on a cloudy morning and is being used to document these early off season sightings. The winter show begins!
