Aug 22, 2014 | birds & bears
We moved to Bickley’s Pond in 2008, and one of the great joys we discovered here was an Eagle’s nest just across the tiny cove from our back yard. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d get the chance to watch such fascinating activity from my...
Apr 16, 2014 | birds & bears
And just like that there he was, sitting in our yard at the edge of the pond. How cool is that I thought. How cool is that. 30 Days of Grace III
Aug 30, 2013 | birds & bears
I’m thinking they’ve summered in the Hamptons is what I thought just yesterday as I considered the Bickely’s Pond eagles, that devoted pair who’ve shared the thrill of their rearing of three broods (six babies) with us. Sightings have been rare...
Apr 18, 2013 | nature & awe
What is that ? I asked my husband as we rounded the bend at the end of our road, the one capped by the Coles’ pretty craftsman house. We were deep in conversation regarding a very important topic: the process for seriously-this-time cleaning out my...
May 18, 2012 | nature & awe
I’ve heard the other nest fell as well, said my neighbor, Stephanie, and I could scarcely believe my ears. You probably know I’m talking about the giant eagle nests in our neighborhood. One is (ahem, was) in tall pine just across a tiny cove from our yard....