Where Eagles Fly Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 10/12/2006
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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We placed this cache here so you can get a chance to see eagles in their natural habitat. If you are lucky, you might get to see one flying. We have been lucky enough to have seen this sight ourselves a few times in this area.

The cache itself is a typical woodland hide. After finding the cache, if you want to see the eagle's nest, go to the mowed path by the water. When you get to the listed co-ords, as you are facing the water, look towards your left. Find the double pine tree that stands alone across the water. The nest is in that tree. It can be hard to see because it is just below the horizon and blends in. The eagles can frequently be seen anywhere in the area, usually perched in a tree near the water. Look for their white heads--it's the easiest way to spot them. Bring binoculars for a closer view. Watch for other wildlife also because there is a lot here. See the picture gallery to see some of the wildlife we have seen here.

This is PA State Gamelands, so wear orange during hunting season.

***NOTE*** 8/12/08 UPDATE--The nest is gone. The double tree it was in fell and the nest went with it. It has been a sad year for this pair of eagles. First, a large rogue eagle came to the nest and killed this year's eaglets, then the tree fell. We hope they will rebuild in this area but we don't know at this time whether or not they will. We did see an opsprey diving for fish at this site in June of this year, and other wildlife is abundant. So that the eagles are not discouraged from rebuilding here, we ask that cachers are quiet and respectful because noise and commotion will chase them off.

UPDATE 4/09---The eagles did rebuild! The nest is not far from the cache site but you won't be able to see if from there. Please be quiet when doing this cache so the pair won't be disturbed when nesting.

10/09--The eagles successfully fledged two young ones this year from their new nest.

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