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Sunday, February 14, 2010

Portland Pair Sends Valentine's Day Greetings


Aren't they a cute couple?

Birdman Paul took this picture a few weeks ago. It's the "Portland Pair," two bald eagles who have been returning to their nesting site near the Portland Power Plant for the past five years. This mom and pop have raised two broods over the last two years.

They'll probably celebrate Valentine's Day with sushi, fresh from the nearby Delaware River.

I'll have more about the fascinating Birdman Paul next week.
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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2010 at 7:31 AM

    Way cool. Sometimes we forget about the natural treasures we have in our own back yard. One may see more raptors in five minutes in northern Northampton County than in two hours at Hawk Mountain. Looking forward to the photos.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    Valentine's Day 2010
    8 A.M.

    Happy Valentine's Day Bernie!

    All the best to you!

    We love your blog and read it
    every morning. That's after
    we kiss our sweetie!

    Hugs & Kisses,
    A Fan

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    Dear Birdman Paul,
    Never reveal your friends location.
    Someone once did that in an Allentown park and the city's special guests were tormented.

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  4. Bernie O'HareFebruary 14, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    Anon 8:00 AM,

    That location originally was kept secret, but people could see these birds 5 tears ago bc their perch is very close to that walking trail at Portland's Power Plant. Thousands of people have visited these birds, and they have become imprinted to humans, according to Birdman Paul. In fact they've returned every year for the past five years. I'll be out there today.

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  5. Bernie O'HareFebruary 14, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    Anon 7:31,

    Birdman Paul told me one of them is at Lake Minsi on the first day of fishing season. An eagle grabs a rainbow trout from the air as stunned fisherman watch.

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  6. Bernie O'HareFebruary 14, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    Anon 7:56, Thanks very much for the nice words.

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  7. CatharineFebruary 14, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    I think they prefer sashimi. Hope they find some.

    Incredible birds.

    Thanks for the photo.

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  8. Bernie O'HareFebruary 14, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    Catharine, You are right. It's actually sashimi. Sushi is the rice, right? I hope the lovebirds have a pleasant day.

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