Today ( Feb. 15), at 10:30 AM a juvenile Bald Eagle (about two years old
by its plumage) was seen picking at something  on the ground in an open
field of shallow furrows with weed stubble. The field is the north east
corner of St. Rt. 252 (Columbia Rd.) and Redfern Rd.  High tension lines
cross over where the bird was sitting.  A red-tailed hawk harassed the
eagle; the eagle flew into the trees, but appeared to fumble and did not
land, as the hawk was right behind it. Flying east and into the
distance, the eagle did not return.   The red-tail then assumed a perch
on the highest tree around and stayed there for quite some time.  A
large nest was seen in the trees behind the hawk - most likely the
hawk's nest. Note: Rt. 252 follows Rocky River which is close by.

Barb Natterer

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