Noelle paddled out on a 3-hr tour this afternoon, and reported back a quiet day out on the water. Her highlight was seeing an eagle soar off the point and hover above the water with talons extended, although it did not catch anything.
Bald eagles have truly incredible vision. These birds see about four times better than a human with perfect vision. Their two foveaes, or centers of focus, allow them to see perfectly both in front and to the side of them at all times. Their abilities are much talked about, but for good reason. Researchers say that while soaring at an altitude of 1000 feet, bald eagles can spot prey in an area of about three square miles.
We're lucky to have three active bald eagle's nests within an easy paddle, and take great interest in learning more about these birds as the spring develops.