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SPOTTING EAGLES ALWAYS A THRILL
Most people go their whole lives
without ever getting any closer to an eagle than the one on
the dollar bill.
Here on the Northern Neck, we�re
blessed with one of the largest concentrations of American
Bald Eagles in the Eastern United States. For some, seeing
a majestic eagle soar over the water is a frequent event �
and now that the eagle has been removed from the Endangered
Species List, possibly even more frequent.
But as anyone who has seen an eagle
will tell you, it�s always a thrill.
Just ask the folks who recently visited
Belle Isle State Park on a walk sponsored by the Northern
Neck Audubon Society. The diverse group � some from as far
away as Australia and as young as three years old � issued a
collective gasp of excitement when it spotted the first
eagle of the day. Before the walk was over several eagles
had been sighted, including one bonding pair.
Eagles weren�t the only birds in view.
In fact, the birds were as diverse as the group itself,
including herons, egrets, woodpeckers, warblers, indigo
buntings, and kestrels.
The next outing is scheduled for
November 12 on the campus of Rappahannock Westminster
Canterbury. If you�d like to get a closer look at some of
the area�s magnificent birds and wildlife, contact Rick
Skelton at 580-9066 for information.
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