Eagles Continue Work on American Camp Nest

Eagles work on their new nest above the American Camp visitor center – Sue Ryan photo

American Camp’s eagles are continuing work on their new nest above the visitor center, though there are still no signs that eggs have been laid.

Through recent high winds and heavy rains the nest remains solidly ensconced in the fork of a tree-top, located about 50 yards from the building on the edge of the employee parking area. Center staff have observed the birds each day adding fresh branches along with tufts of grass presumably to pad the base for insulating eggs that may or may not come.

“They’re puzzling us right now,” said park ranger Doug Halsey. “However, we have to remind ourselves that in past years they have not had young when establishing a new nest.”

Normally bald eagles require a high degree of privacy to feed and breed, but the new nest is the second they’ve built in the busy parking area, said Mike Vouri, park chief of interpretation.

“Nonetheless, we’re discouraging visitors from going into the employee lot area,” Vouri said. “We have a bird scope set up almost daily just outside the center door and our park host, Sue Ryan, is an enthusiastic guide. Come out and see her Wednesday through Saturday.”

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