Lynda and I met up early this morning and headed to Hog Island. Is was
a gorgeous day and looked like the only one for a while and we wanted to
check out the eagles there.
The eagles were everywhere. I am guessing we saw no less than 40 while
we were there. There were many ospreys, Canada Goose, Herons, Egrets,
and others as well. We also saw a raccoon and some deer on one of the
trails. The eagles were not very cooperative in having their pics
taking, but I got a few.
While we were there, we talked to the DGIF agent for the island and
asked about it being closed. He said that it was not closed and
apparently the wind had shifted the signs. The security guards saw it
said closed on their way in and assumed he had changed it. He said that
if it does close, they put a notice out through the website about it and
all planned closings (Controlled burns or special projects etc). Other
than that if the national threat level changed we have been subject to
close because of our location to the nuclear plant. He apologized for
any inconveinances.
If you haven't been there to see the eagles, it is a sight to see. Now
is a prime time to go though about June 1st. The later you wait to go,
the worse the bugs will be....
As you drive through, drive slow. The eagles are in the trees along the
road as well as out in the pond areas.
My pics are loaded at:
http://public.fotki.com/bhouston/miscellaneous/nature_pics/20080513-hog-island/
Barb
