The adult Bald Eagle that Mary Kostus saw earlier is still on Disposal Road, perched in a tree. This is about as close as we've ever gotten to one. (Stayed in the car to photograph it and did not flush it.)
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January 16, 2013
Bald Eagle @ Disposal Road, 11:45 a.m.
The adult Bald Eagle that Mary Kostus saw earlier is still on Disposal Road, perched in a tree. This is about as close as we've ever gotten to one. (Stayed in the car to photograph it and did not flush it.)
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Well, I know were me and my camera will be going the next couple of days.
Posted by: Frank C. | January 16, 2013 at 08:49 PM