January 6, 2014 in Bald Eagle
An early morning visit along the Merrimack River in Lawrence. After a bit of scanning through the thick fog and mist, noticed this subadult quietly perched in one of the regular perch locations overlooking the river below!
December 27, 2013 in Bald Eagle
Great news from Mass Wildlife about this subadult observed and photographed on the Merrimack River in Lawrence. This subadult eagle has burnt orange leg bands – After Chris Martin from NH Audubon insisted on P/7 as positive leg band ID, communicated this info to Mass Wildlife staff and received confirmation on banding, with details that this eagle had been banded June 12, 2012 in Amesbury with no other previous band reports! Also heard from local area volunteer, Sally Chandler, who had discovered the nest and was present for banding of this bird — she is thrilled with this confirmed sighting — great teamwork among all parties!
14 Photos posted: http://www.pbase.com/birdshots/image/153965493
Enjoy!
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!
December 19, 2013 in Bald Eagle
Just ten minutes after watching the adult, noticed a subadult perched on the north side of the river just west of where the Spicket River empties into the Merrimack. This is the regular perch location for the eagles and it is just across from the parking lot on the west side of the NX Stage Medical Inc. building. Buried in the tree branches was this subadult. It flopped around and changed perches before circling twice and then heading downriver. The movement provided a nice moment for flight images! Enjoy!
6 action photos: http://www.pbase.com/birdshots/image/153852374
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.
December 18, 2013 in Bald Eagle
On Wednesday afternoon, the younger bald eagles put on quite a show in flight up and down the Merrimack in the late afternoon sun. The crows were out in full force and put plenty of energy into pestering the eagles, but to no avail. The wind was just under 10 MPH from the west. Ducks around included Common Goldeneyes, Red-breasted Mergansers and Common Mergansers.
Photos posted: http://www.pbase.com/birdshots/image/153852366
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.
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!
December 16, 2013 in Bald Eagle
First time this winter observing Bald Eagle adult perched overlooking the Merrimack River in Lawrence across from Sal’s Restaurant on Merrimack St. This was a frequent location last winter. Local observers indicate that eagles have been perching here the last few days as the temps continue to drop. Sunny skies and cool temps in mid twenties.
December 16, 2013 in Bald Eagle
Bald Eagle adult pair perched together in regular location overlooking the Merrimack River on the North Andover side on a sunny morning after the big Sunday snowfall. Wind was out of the west at 15+ knots with gusts over 20 knots. Air temp was 24 degrees.
