[CT Birds] bald eagles on the Housatonic in Southbury

[Judith Stevens]

March 10, 2008 - At 9 a.m. an adult bald eagle was perched on a sycamore tree overlooking Rochambeau Bridge on Fish Rock/River Road in Southbury.  When I returned from Danbury via Sandy Hook, two adult bald eagles were circling the sycamore tree; one put in; and the other circled around joined by a very pale immature bald eagle.  We've seen that pale bird quite often at Shepaug.  It reminds me of a calico or tortoise shell (kitty) but of course it's far from it!  Must be a female!
Shepaug site was active and busy yesterday with several immature birds seen by guests and volunteers.  This Wednesday, March 12th is the final day of the eagle watch site season.

Judith Stevens
Bent of the River Audubon Center
185 East Flat Hill Road
Southbury, CT 06488