Early Arrivals

Lot's of Phoebes around - several weeks earlier than last year it seems.

Flood or no Flood

Most of the animals may be temporarily disrupted from their usual habits due to flooding, but the eagles at Black Dog Road continue their nesting activities.

Flood Update

 
For more flood photos from a quick walk about the high ground near the Fort click HERE

http://picasaweb.google.com/eakallas/20100324#

HOMELESS

The flood waters have forced this Muskrat out of his dwelling along Black Dog road, leaving them vulnerable to predators. We spotted an eagle and a couple of hawks patrolling the area.

Squab Snack

 

A few CClub members were treated to this surprise near the birdge by the Interpretive Center. The perigrine wasn't going to move from this treat,even for a stretch limo.

Spring Flood Prep

 
The park is in part shaped by being on the floodplain. Anybody have flood pics? Flood Stories? Where do the deer go? Where do the groundhogs go?

Spring migration has started....

 
This week the trumpeter swans were joined by common and hooded mergansers. There was also an eagle lurking nearby.

Mission Statement thoughts

Here are some notes about our mission and web presence that I did not get around to at the last meeting. Please see the comments for details and add your comments.

Bridge to Nature Grant Proposal

For a possible program to offer support for please click here ->Bridge to Nature

Eagle Attacking Deer

Here is that series of pics about the eagle attack, www.ilbirds.com/index.php?topic=32809.0.

Dan