Sunshine and Smiles.
March 20 was a day of gale force south-by-southeast winds, with gusts as high as 56 mph turning garden-variety snow into stinging embers against exposed skin. No one would have blamed me if I packed up and went home, but I really wanted to know something: Would anything fly in this weather?
Yes! 11 Bald Eagle and 1 Golden Eagle were still catching ridge updrafts in winds known to capsize large sailing vessels. (And those nesting raven conveyed to every near-passing eagle the importance of staying the hell out of their airspace!) It was also amusing to watch a flock of Bohemian Waxwing periodically lift off the edge of the mountain only to drop swiftly back to earth as if drawn by a powerful magnet. So while today did not bear witness to a record flight, I am satisfied to have seen as much as I did in these conditions. Some birds, clearly, are more equal than others . . .
Standing Vigil at Brockway,
Arthur
You have had many beautiful pics. Our family has spent many a summer in the Copper Harbor area. I love your Raptor pics also. Keep up the good work.
Awesome sky picture. Looks like it’s going to swallow you right up.
Hi, this is our back yard. We live in Mohawk just 18 miles south of Brockway Mtn, until the snow is too deep we go up there just to walk around and watch for birds raptors and the Majestic Eagle are our favorites. I will try hard this year to capture as many pictures to share as possible with the Audubon Society. Will greatly enjoy this site on FB. Thanks!!