Bird Watching: "On the Waterfront" - Part 3, 1 by linthicum

linthicum wrote:
Karen, I posted a photo earlier on this thread (January 20th) of two Bald Eagles sitting in a tree similar to this one. The Bald Eagles perch on a dead tree along the wildlife drive while the hawks usually perch on a dead tree to the left of the visitor center, as you enter the parking lot.

They have one trail closed off now because of an eagle nest since they do not want it disturbed. If you visit, I recommend taking Egypt Road, left off of Route #16, about two miles after you turn off of Route #50. That is the way I always go to Blackwater. Why ? Because, this time of the year, that is where the Tundra Swans sit in the field on the right side of the road. Secondly, you may see Bald Eagles sitting in the fields, also. If you're looking for Kestrels you are apt to see them on the wires on the left side of the road. It is difficult to get any photos of them because as soon as you stop, they take off. The best way to photograph them is to let someone else drive, you sit in the backseat with your camera out the window and drive slowly by. But, good luck !!!

If you get a chance also stop by at the end of Oakley Street, in Cambridge. The end is right at the Choptank River. This is where all of the ducks congregate.

If you have any specific questions just send a D-mail .......

ALERT, ALERT ..... 2nd egg at Blackwater nest ..... photo just taken around 4:56 p.m. EST.