As George Clark reported, we had some great views of 2 mature Bald Eagles
perched and in flight yesterday (2/11/2012), at the Wilder Dam in
Hartford.  I got some (not so great ) photos of one eagle that was carrying
a stick and later dropped it-it was headed for the Vermont shore. We were
all rather hopeful this might be nesting behavior.

Here are the photos- I think you can see the stick, at least.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33836164@N03/sets/72157629287629925/

Also , here are a few pictures of the beautiful Redhead duck that was at
Lake Runnemede in Windsor.  While I was watching it (mostly dozing), a
muskrat swam out from under the brush/lodge. The duck seemed totally
unperturbed.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33836164@N03/sets/72157629287968451/

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