Observations on the way to and from Lexington Park

[NOTSMC]

On Willows right before the apartment complex there was a wake of turkey vultures and a huge bald eagle who was obviously ready to rumble based on his behavior. I know eagles are common in this area - still a thrill to see one up close and personal and he was huge.

Then I saw a good sized flock of government workers or people supporting government workers. I support government worker in general - honked thumbs up - happy crew out there.

And someone knocked down the fence again surrounding Pax River. How does one do that I wonder?

Then I saw a family of deer right out of the corner of my eye on Mattapany and managed to miss all of them as I watched my life flash before my eyes. That's the second time this week. Is it mating season or something?

 

[glhs837]

On Willows right before the apartment complex there was a wake of turkey vultures and a huge bald eagle who was obviously ready to rumble based on his behavior. I know eagles are common in this area - still a thrill to see one up close and personal and he was huge.

Then I saw a good sized flock of government workers or people supporting government workers. I support government worker in general - honked thumbs up - happy crew out there.

And someone knocked down the fence again surrounding Pax River. How does one do that I wonder?

Then I saw a family of deer right out of the corner of my eye on Mattapany and managed to miss all of them as I watched my life flash before my eyes. That's the second time this week. Is it mating season or something?

Always love to see the bald eagles.

The fence? I've not seen good pics, but usually a phone is involved, IMO. Looks like they were going south. So I would say distracted and crossed the line, looking at head on and panick jerk the wheel left.

 

[NOTSMC]

Always love to see the bald eagles.

The fence? I've not seen good pics, but usually a phone is involved, IMO. Looks like they were going south. So I would say distracted and crossed the line, looking at head on and panick jerk the wheel left.

They're magnificent, aren't they? Years ago, there was one right on the edge of Trapp Road tearing into a dead deer. I pulled over and watched him, from less than five feet away, rip the flesh off and swallow it. It was like something out of one of the Jurassic Park movies. Just the power in those talons alone...amazing.

 

[LightRoasted]

For your consideration ...

Then I saw a family of deer right out of the corner of my eye on Mattapany and managed to miss all of them as I watched my life flash before my eyes. That's the second time this week. Is it mating season or something?

Nope. Mating season is pretty much over and done. Does bellies are growing are getting ready to birth their fawn come late spring. Most likely hanging around with each other feeding and waiting for spring's plenty. Does give birth after about six months of gestation around May and early June.

 

[Grumpy]

...a huge bald eagle who was obviously ready to rumble based on his behavior. I know eagles are common in this area - still a thrill to see one up close and personal and..... he was huge.

Most likely a female, they are always bigger than the males.