The very first time I saw an American Bald Eagle fairly close was at the Erie National Wildlife Refuge. The fall colors were so gorgeous on the hills around the viewing platform and the cool, crisp breeze promised a long winter. A pair of eagles were atop what was left of some dead trees in the marsh and their call to one another took me by surprise. I had no idea at the time what their call was like. I was thrilled and it gave me goose bumps. They are such magnificent birds.
You will be wonderfully enriched if you pick a beautiful fall day to come out to the refuge when the leaves start turning and take in the view of the hillsides and the earthy smells of the woods and more likely as not, if you wait long enough, you will see an American Bald Eagle fly by. Plan a day to take a walk on the many trails away from the city noise and relax and enjoy getting back to nature.
