This gathering of common loons signifies the turn of the season. They are getting into their winter plumage, and preparing for the flight south. The adults will leave this month. Juvenile loons will hang about the lakes probably until into November before they set off. There's still some time to hear them calling across the blue waters!
But how about THIS for a photo??? This bald eagle was captured on film at Lake Opeongo, Sept. 24th. That's what is left of a ruffed grouse in his talons. The bald eagles have been slowly returning to the Park over the past several years -- and we see them here from time to time, which is always a real treat for our guests. Last winter, we had five of them settle on a deer the wolf pack killed on the bay. But nothing we've ever photographed in the Bald Eagle dept. comes close to this!
I've seen bald eagles regularly in photoblogs from out west, but nothing here. I've only seen golden eagles in the park and the surroundings.
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