This morning about a dozen participants joined in the annual Eagle Watch at Wilder Dam in Wilder, VT, as arranged by the Mascoma Chapter of New Hampshire Audubon. Conditions were on the cold side, with at times a brisk wind snapping the flag. From time to time, snow flurries considerably reduced visibility. Occasionally, however, brief “balmy" moments provided a little sunshine with only a light breeze.
Altogether, today’s watch enabled some of the best viewing of Bald Eagles on these February watches in recent years. Not only were Individual eagles viewed while perched on both the NH and VT sides of the river, but, more spectacularly, both adults came flying upstream and for a time soared over the vicinity of the dam, providing great overhead views.
Apart from the two adult eagles, bird numbers were rather limited, including a pair of Common Mergansers, ten Rock Pigeons, and two American Crows.
George Clark
Norwich, VT
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