On Thursday late morning I looked up at something white in a very tall tree on the east side of Highway One in downtown Gualala. And I had my long lens camera with me, though my photos could be clearer. Until I focused my camera I didn't realize there were two Bald Eagles - they were standing so close together.
They seemed very interested with the comings and goings of the humans far below. I entitled the first photo, "Watching over Gualala." The female is bigger than the male, so I think she is perched behind the male. What a treat to see them!
It's warm (low 60's) with thin high clouds today. Mushrooms are appearing. On a forage this morning I found two matsutakes (one over the hill), two clumps of sweet tooth hedgehogs, the first bellybutton hedgehog and a handful of candy caps. Gifts from the forest.
Anne Mary Schaefer
Wonderful sighting! Thank you for sharing this good news, Jeanne!
Jeanne Jackson
Post authorA woman was walking her dog and I pointed out the bald eagles to her. She was so excited to see them!
Richard Lee Kuehn
Wonderful - NOW you must try and locate WHERE they are nesting, Jeanne. They are EARLY nesters but usually build about a 6 feet in diameter and 6 feet tall nest near the top of a large tree near the river or lake. After she has laid two eggs, both of them incubate the eggs for 35 days. The young grow quickly and fledge between 10 and 12 weeks of age. GOOD LUCK!
Jeanne Jackson
Post authorEric Zetterholm photographed them in a tall old growth redwood near Gualala Point Park campground. We’ll be watching to see if they build a nest there. It looks perfect for one!
Julie
We have seen them both every day this weekend. They have been close to the river, just south of the mouth. So beautiful.
Jeanne Jackson
Post authorIt’s exciting to see them, for sure! I’m glad you got to see them too.