FreeLists / bristol-birds / [bristol-birds] Fins and Feathers

[RonEHarrin@xxxxxxx]

Hi Area Birders:

While fly fishing for trout this morning on the South Holston River, I 
spotted a mature Bald Eagle sitting atop a dead sycamore tree beside the 
river. He (or she) appeared to be trout fishing too, but flew over to the 
nearest ridge when approached by a local resident intent on taking a picture. 
What a beautiful site: the Eagle was facing the rising sun, which made the 
coloration even more spectacular. A great way to start off another Ground Hog 
Day, even though he saw his shadow too; and I didn't catch a thing except a 
chill. 

Location: About one half mile up river from the PVT. Carrier Memorial Bridge 
(Route 44), near Hickory Tree. I was on the private drive that goes to Rivers 
Way. Coordinates: 36-30-39 N; 82-07-35 W. 

Ron Harrington
Bristol,  VA

PS I think this local network is a great idea that is long overdue. Way to go 
Wallace and others who help set it up!! Three cheers!




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