Bald Eagle on the ice in Wolfeboro right now

Lakesrider · 02-16-2010, 02:52 PM

There is a Bald Eagle, maybe a year old sitting in front of the Wolfeboro town docks right now. Or was a second or two ago. Been there for about an hour or so.

Standing right at the edge of the ice. Near the Ice Cream place.

Just an FYI

DailyWolfeboro · 02-17-2010, 09:48 AM

Yes, I saw this yesterday too. It was sitting in front of the Boat Gas dock at Dive Winnipesaukee for a while. There was a crow swooping back and forth above it for a while. I thought it was just a hawk. Although, after researching immature bald eagles, it matches the images I found.

I know there are some adults in the area, so this must be one of theirs.

Unfortunately, I didn't have my camera with me at the time.

dpg · 02-17-2010, 11:52 AM

Is it O.K.? Can it fly?

joey2665 · 02-17-2010, 11:54 AM

My brother just saw 2 Bald Eagles on Paugus Bay this morning.

DailyWolfeboro · 02-18-2010, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dpg

Is it O.K.? Can it fly?

Ya, it's fine. I saw it flying.

tis · 02-19-2010, 08:12 AM

I have been told it is probably hunting for ducks to eat. Have you seen any ducks there?

DailyWolfeboro · 02-19-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by tis

I have been told it is probably hunting for ducks to eat. Have you seen any ducks there?

I took this the other day about 300 yards from where I saw the Eagle.

My full post is here.

tis · 02-19-2010, 08:13 PM

Guess that's it then! Watch out ducks!

T.H.E. Binz · 02-20-2010, 08:59 AM

Saw a pair of bald eagles on the ice yesterday a few hundred feet off Pitchwood Island (near Stonedam Island). They sat on the ice for 45 minutes before they flew off. It was like they were stalking some fishing holes used earlier in the morning.

Senter Cove Guy · 02-20-2010, 10:31 AM

My wife and I drove by the Wolfeboro Town Docks at about 10:30 pm on Friday, 02/12, and there were hundreds of ducks in the water between the docks.

dpg · 02-22-2010, 12:03 PM

Those ducks better start keeping their heads above water.

ApS · 02-22-2010, 04:04 PM

In a summer past, a mallard paddling close to my dock suddenly canted his head to gaze over my shoulder. Looking in that direction, I saw a tiny dot very high in the sky. It was a large bird partly hidden in the trees behind—and quite possibly a predator.

In groups, I suspect they're especially aware of what's "up there". (They're fast fliers, so a fast leap upwards and flight is their escape of choice).

Though they can dive, diving's not such a good "move" for a mallard.

LongBay · 03-03-2010, 06:27 PM

A bald eagle was flying over Paugus Bay along South Down Shores and Long bay this morning. All the ducks around the docks made a quick exit.

DailyWolfeboro · 03-12-2010, 03:05 PM

I just saw a mature Bald Eagle out on Wolfeboro Bay around 2:15 today. It was gone when I came back to get a picture. I'll be keeping an eye on the bay.

DailyWolfeboro · 03-12-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DailyWolfeboro

I just saw a mature Bald Eagle out on Wolfeboro Bay around 2:15 today. It was gone when I came back to get a picture. I'll be keeping an eye on the bay.

Got a picture!

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christo1 · 03-12-2010, 07:24 PM

great picture how long did you have to wait to get that shot ?

DailyWolfeboro · 03-13-2010, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by christo1

great picture how long did you have to wait to get that shot ?

I actually lucked out with this one. My office is close to the docks. I saw the Eagle was back on the ice, went and grabbed my camera, went back to the dock behind Dive Winni, and only had to wait about 10 minutes before I got this shot.

flyguy · 03-14-2010, 10:21 AM

Thanks for sharing!

robmac · 03-14-2010, 10:24 AM

Great picture,I was hoping someone would get one but didn't think it'd be that great. Thanks for posting.

Lakesrider · 03-18-2010, 08:57 AM

Saw that Eagle out there on Wednesday afternoon as well.

Excellent shot. I love your site BTW. I have to get a better zoom to compete with you now!

Grant · 03-18-2010, 12:19 PM

It's remarkable to consider the comeback of these great birds in the Northeastern US. Just five or six years ago, you'd be hard-pressed to spot one on the Lake. Now we see them regularly, know where at least one pair nests, and they never fail to impress.

02-16-2010, 02:52 PM	#1
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	Bald Eagle on the ice in Wolfeboro right now There is a Bald Eagle, maybe a year old sitting in front of the Wolfeboro town docks right now. Or was a second or two ago. Been there for about an hour or so. Standing right at the edge of the ice. Near the Ice Cream place. Just an FYI

02-17-2010, 11:54 AM	#4
joey2665 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Meredith Bay & LI, NY Posts: 3,220 Thanks: 1,206 Thanked 1,007 Times in 648 Posts	Bald Eagles My brother just saw 2 Bald Eagles on Paugus Bay this morning.

02-20-2010, 08:59 AM	#9
T.H.E. Binz Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Meredith & Chadds Ford, PA Posts: 112 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Pair of Bald Eagles on Ice Saw a pair of bald eagles on the ice yesterday a few hundred feet off Pitchwood Island (near Stonedam Island). They sat on the ice for 45 minutes before they flew off. It was like they were stalking some fishing holes used earlier in the morning.

02-20-2010, 10:31 AM	#10
Senter Cove Guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 593 Thanks: 283 Thanked 427 Times in 139 Posts	Ducks My wife and I drove by the Wolfeboro Town Docks at about 10:30 pm on Friday, 02/12, and there were hundreds of ducks in the water between the docks. __________________ Lake Winni - The only place I want to be during the summer.

02-22-2010, 04:04 PM	#12
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,788 Thanks: 2,084 Thanked 742 Times in 532 Posts	For other ducks, yes... In a summer past, a mallard paddling close to my dock suddenly canted his head to gaze over my shoulder. Looking in that direction, I saw a tiny dot very high in the sky. It was a large bird partly hidden in the trees behind—and quite possibly a predator. In groups, I suspect they're especially aware of what's "up there". (They're fast fliers, so a fast leap upwards and flight is their escape of choice). Though they can dive, diving's not such a good "move" for a mallard.

02-17-2010, 09:48 AM	#2
DailyWolfeboro Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wolfeboro, NH Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Yes, I saw this yesterday too. It was sitting in front of the Boat Gas dock at Dive Winnipesaukee for a while. There was a crow swooping back and forth above it for a while. I thought it was just a hawk. Although, after researching immature bald eagles, it matches the images I found. I know there are some adults in the area, so this must be one of theirs. Unfortunately, I didn't have my camera with me at the time.

02-17-2010, 11:52 AM	#3
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,560 Thanks: 149 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Is it O.K.? Can it fly?

02-19-2010, 08:12 AM	#6
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,405 Thanks: 719 Thanked 1,379 Times in 955 Posts	I have been told it is probably hunting for ducks to eat. Have you seen any ducks there?

02-19-2010, 08:13 PM	#8
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,405 Thanks: 719 Thanked 1,379 Times in 955 Posts	Guess that's it then! Watch out ducks!

02-22-2010, 12:03 PM	#11
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,560 Thanks: 149 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Those ducks better start keeping their heads above water.

03-03-2010, 06:27 PM	#13
LongBay Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 151 Thanks: 43 Thanked 61 Times in 35 Posts	Eagle on Paugus Today A bald eagle was flying over Paugus Bay along South Down Shores and Long bay this morning. All the ducks around the docks made a quick exit.

03-12-2010, 03:05 PM	#14
DailyWolfeboro Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wolfeboro, NH Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	I just saw a mature Bald Eagle out on Wolfeboro Bay around 2:15 today. It was gone when I came back to get a picture. I'll be keeping an eye on the bay. __________________ DailyWolfeboro.com CrisDow.com

03-12-2010, 07:24 PM	#16
christo1 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 45 Thanks: 142 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	great picture how long did you have to wait to get that shot ?

03-14-2010, 10:21 AM	#18
flyguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 383 Thanks: 9 Thanked 101 Times in 20 Posts	Nice! Thanks for sharing! __________________ Bill Hemmel LakesRegionAerials.com "We have a slightly different point of view"

03-14-2010, 10:24 AM	#19
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	Great picture,I was hoping someone would get one but didn't think it'd be that great. Thanks for posting.

03-18-2010, 08:57 AM	#20
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	Saw that Eagle out there on Wednesday afternoon as well. Excellent shot. I love your site BTW. I have to get a better zoom to compete with you now!

03-18-2010, 12:19 PM	#21
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,485 Thanks: 337 Thanked 212 Times in 116 Posts	It's remarkable to consider the comeback of these great birds in the Northeastern US. Just five or six years ago, you'd be hard-pressed to spot one on the Lake. Now we see them regularly, know where at least one pair nests, and they never fail to impress. __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."