Yesterday afternoon, December 12, I counted 19 in the frozen pond across from the Eastland Motel on Rte. 189 - a favorite winter hangout.
Last night, December 12 at dusk, I counted at least 12 coming into the roost again, although there were more flying into in spots further up and down the bay where I can't get my scope on them.
Three in immature plumages were in the roosting tree when a mature eagle flew in and picked a branch. A few minutes later an all dark immature flew in quite close to the mature eagle. Through the scope I saw the mature eagle vocalize at length at the newest arrival who then flew off - presumably to find another spot after getting an earful. There is quite a bit of re-arranging themselves before dark.
They don't come here in a group to roost until it gets very cold. Last year it was a group of 38 one night when it was 5F.
Louise Barteau
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On Dec 10, 2022, at 8:24 AM, chrwsu@myfairpoint.net wrote:
Seems like it would be a good place for their cousin to hang out--the Steller's that is.--
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