Immature Eagle

[bill james]

Saw an immature Bald Eagle over the house today in the Hollins area at about 12:30.  I couldn't decide whether to run in the house for the camera or to enjoy the bird since running in the house is almost certain loss of the bird.  Got the camera and found the bird!  There appears to be something attached to the bird's neck and you can see the photos at the Harvey's Knob website: 

http://bijame.googlepages.com/home


Input appreciated.....

bill james

[William Tucker]

 

Tuesday June 3 nine people observed Summer Tanagers at Booker T Washington National Monument in Franklin County.

 

Anne & Bill Tucker

[Zach Thompson]

Thanks! Are there any other places in the Roanoke area where Summer
Tanagers have been found?

Zach Thompson
540-293-7279

[MikeL...@aol.com]

Zach,

 

Summer Tanagers are uncommon to rare in the Roanoke area, although there have been several reports over the years. I've seen two - one along the road just as you get on Carvins Cove property, and one on the north side of Mill Mountain. I suspect there may be a few breeding in the South Roanoke area and the Rt. 220 South corridor leading to Franklin County. Barry Kinzie may be able to shed more light on this.

 

Mike Purdy

[Tim and Alyce Quinn]

We’ve had one go through our yard in spring migration a couple of times, and I’m pretty sure Joyce Holt gets them at her place at the base of Ft. Lewis Mountain in Salem.

 

Alyce Quinn

Burnt Chimney

 

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[MikeL...@aol.com]

Zach,

 

I didn't realize you needed Summer Tanager for your life list. They're common in parts of the Piedmont. I had several at Smith Mt. Lake State Park last year. They weren't in the areas where most visitors go, but were in extensive clear cut areas along the highway leading to the park entrance. This property is part of the state park, but has not been developed. The clear cuts are on both sides of the road. You'll see gates where you can park. The clear cuts are hidden by the large trees along the highway. The tanager's song is very loud as they sing from the large trees on the peremiter of the clear cuts. Also listen for prairie warblers, chats, yellowthroats, indigos, blue grosbeaks, field sparrows, etc. in these areas.

 

Mike