Fall is settling in here in northeast Virginia. The leaves are turning and the temperatures are dipping down into the 40’s at night. It’s perfect hiking weather. So yesterday Barbara, Ellie and I visited the nearby Caledon State Park. Caledon State Park is located along the shore of the Potomac River, just up stream from where it empties into Chesapeake Bay. Caledon State Park is home to a large Bald Eagle population, so while Barbara and Ellie enjoyed the area around the visitor’s center I took a hike to explore the park and in search of some Bald Eagles. I had spoken to the park ranger the day before and he recommended that I return at low tide so that I could walk the beach while scanning the trees above for the eagles. I arrived at the shore of the Potomac River approximately 15 minutes before low tide and began my walk along the beach. As I began my hike down the beach, I saw two eagles fly out of the trees and over the water. However, their nest and where they were flying was a ways away from where I was, so I continued down the beach to try and get closer. Unfortunately, the further down the beach that I hiked, the more downed trees I encountered. And darn it, I didn’t bring a chainsaw. Maybe next time! As you will see below I was able to get some photos of mature Bald Eagles, but at a distance. However, as I was making my way back to the hiking trails a juvenile Bald Eagle flew right over me.
Caledon State Park is a beautiful park with a lot of well maintained hiking trails. It has been some time since I last had done any serious hiking, so I decided to stretch my legs a little. When I finished my exploration of the park, and search for eagles, I had hiked a little over six miles. A Great day!
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