[RP TownTalk] Re Bald Eagle sighting

[Euniverz]

awesome.  Thanks Bruce,
This might be a good time to mention that the ball/bird catching net at the Field of Dreams has been partially up for weeks now without being put down.  You may all recall that the very reason the net is designed to raise up and down when not in use is because it ensnared and strangled to death a beautiful subadult red tailed hawk.
I hope the town will consider removing that net permanently to prevent any further violation of the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act.  I would hate to see any more raptors killed now that they are returning to the area.
Adrianne Lefkowitz
Madison Street


> Yesterday afternoon I saw an adult Bald Eagle feeding in the NE branch
> about 1/4 mile downstream from the Riverdale Rd bridge.  The eagle had
> landed in a shallow section of the creek.  As I approached, it took off
> making a hasty retreat.  The eagle was "chirping" (stuccato of high pitched
> chirps)as it exited the area.  Bald eagles often do this if you are near
> their nests.  They are giving notice that they don't want you around.
>
> l'll have to keep an eye out in the future so I can get a little closer
> next time.
>
> Bruce
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