Saturday we saw 2 immature eagles eating something sizeable (larger than a  
fish) on one of the grass islands in the Connecticut River near the mouth of the  
Ompompanusuc River.
    Sunday we saw an immature eagle fluttering above one of the islands. Upon closer  
inspection with binoculars we saw that the eagle was actually over a goose in  
the river. A second goose flew away. The eagle was trying to grab the remaining  
goose who would submerge under the water, come up for air, and immediately submerge  
again as the eagle would come down and try to grab it! After a number of attempts,  
the eagle flew higher into the air and the goose slowly swam away, looking up  
over her head much of the time. This morning the 2 geese could be seen back on  
the grassy island. Perhaps they have a nest there?
Intrigue on the Connecticut!
Chris

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