Todays Search For Eagles -by Jeep !!

17.06

West Haven

Today me, Wolf and Eris went looking for eagles. We took Wolfs Jeep since it made most sense to do so (the 20 deg temps made going via kayak out of the question). Upon arrival at our designated location, we parked and searched. Lucky for us, the area assigned can be viewed either from the back side of the cemetary or from a kayak positioned just north of Two Mile Island on the Housatonic River.

We did not see any eagles, but did see evidence of where an air strike by an eagle took place. This was amazing. Seeing the blood, and looking at the tracks - and especially the impression of a big wing - fingers and all - Wolf was able to determine exactly how this scene took place. It's guessed that we missed it by maybe a couple of hours at best. So, we did not see any eagles but saw evidence of eagles catching prey.

I then decided that it might be good if we went over into Shelton and head down Canal Street just past the Birdie Bye Hotel and then walk along the path towards the Derby Shelton Dam, which seemed like a logical place to explore. Almost immediatly, I saw a huge black bird but with white wing tips under it's wing's - about the size of a human hand. I felt it was not vulture but could not say for sure just what we saw, so a mystery - which Googling has yet to provide an answer too.

17.30

I guess the right thing to do is start earlier. Our late start prevented us from witnessing something truly amazing but had we been there, would the kill have taken place??

Don't know. But I do know that it was worth being out in the bitter cold and 6 hours later,my thermos is still pouring coffee at a proper tempetaure.

Life Is Good !!

On the eco / kayaking front things are quiet. The Housatonic River is filling with ice, but still remains passable. However, No kayaking / river clean ups this week - it's too cold - which is fine, the down time will be put to good use.

Be Back Soon !

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