Identifying the Lake's Largest Birds...

[ApS]

Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

"...I hope we get to see all three of these birds this year..."

Today, as the winds subsided about 5PM, an object high over Tuftonboro Neck was pointed out to me.

It appeared to be an aircraft but was motionless, like a kite. Now I believe I've seen this year's first sighting of a Golden Eagle!

It continued to soar over Tuftonboro Neck for nearly ½-hour, so I got a good look at it. It appeared to have wider wings than a Bald Eagle, was a bit large for a Bald Eagle, and was very dark in color. Maybe he will show himself again this weekend. (Keep looking up!)

Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

"...Is an Osprey a bird of prey like the other two...?"

1) Well, a Turkey Vulture isn't technically a bird of prey, but a friend has seen one pick up an ailing chicken of hers and carry it off to a neighbor's roof.

2) One Osprey I saw last Saturday was definitely not a Bird of Prey. High over the Broads, he was being pecked-on by a large seagull!

3) While unsuccessfully trying to restore the original sketches, I found the neatest photo of an Osprey!