Bald Eagles at Conowingo Dam

For a few years, Bill and I have heard about all the bald eagles near the Conowingo Dam in northeastern Maryland. Yesterday, we finally got a chance to check them out. It was impressive site. We saw at least 10 different adult bald eagles, plus several juveniles. Apparently there are numerous eagles in the area from October through March.

This juvenile bald eagle caught a gizzard shad in the Susquehanna River – and then flew over to a nearby branch to enjoy his meal.

Watching eagles flying in flight is always amazing. This pair made several passes over our heads before settling down in the trees.

Just before we left, we spotted this bald eagle sitting in one of the trees.

The Conowingo Dam is located on Rt. 1 where it crosses the Susquehanna River between Darlington and Conowingo in Harford County. The public, including photographers, have great access to the river from Conowingo Fisherman’s Park on Shures Landing Road in Darlington. Plenty of parking, boat ramps, and heated restrooms!

For more info about the eagles at Conowingo Dam, visit the Conowingo Dam Site Guide prepared by the Harford Bird Club.

Yesterday may have been our first visit to the Conowingo Dam, it certainly won’t be our last.

6 Comments

Mary Rack on December 17, 2007 at 9:03 am

What a thrill! Lucky you. And wonderful shots.
I subscribed to your feed, look forward to postings.
Let me know how you like WordPress. I’m toying with the idea of changing one of our branch blogs to it or using it in another enterprise.
Best wishes,
Mary

hankinslawrenceimages on December 17, 2007 at 7:38 pm

Mary –

Thanks for subscribing to the feed. I’m hoping to get the next post up later in the week – tips on taking photos of holiday lights.

So far – I really like WordPress. This is my first attempt at blogging and so far it’s been easy to use – and easy to find answers to my questions in the FAQ and forums.

Glad you like the photos

Patty

Robin LaCicero on October 28, 2009 at 9:50 am

Hi am looking to make a trip down to see the eagles and was wondering how many are there now that i can take photos of with a 100-400 lens that are fairly close or are they all pretty far away ? And when do they migrate in more or when will the dam release more water ? Thanks Robin LaCicero I live in Upper Pa near the Lackawanna River and we have some eagles there thanks again

Robin LaCicero on December 14, 2009 at 4:40 pm

Went down to the Conowingo Dam it was great …the River is great

fred dorsey on November 27, 2009 at 3:05 pm

Just found your website & it is great!

I am planning my first photo trip tomorrow, Nov 28. I will using a nikon 500mm lens. I would appreciate any informatiion you would share. Is this a good time to visit and if not suggestions for better times accepted.

thanks,

fred

Dr.P.V.Jois on March 27, 2011 at 5:26 am

I am writing a book on freedom and perspective. Can I use your peictire of the two eagles. Of course i will give due credit. I would be obliged if you would kindly reply
regards
Dr.p.V.Jois

Mary Rack on December 17, 2007 at 9:03 am

What a thrill! Lucky you. And wonderful shots.
I subscribed to your feed, look forward to postings.
Let me know how you like WordPress. I’m toying with the idea of changing one of our branch blogs to it or using it in another enterprise.
Best wishes,
Mary
hankinslawrenceimages on December 17, 2007 at 7:38 pm

Mary –

Thanks for subscribing to the feed. I’m hoping to get the next post up later in the week – tips on taking photos of holiday lights.

So far – I really like WordPress. This is my first attempt at blogging and so far it’s been easy to use – and easy to find answers to my questions in the FAQ and forums.

Glad you like the photos

Patty
Robin LaCicero on October 28, 2009 at 9:50 am

Hi am looking to make a trip down to see the eagles and was wondering how many are there now that i can take photos of with a 100-400 lens that are fairly close or are they all pretty far away ? And when do they migrate in more or when will the dam release more water ? Thanks Robin LaCicero I live in Upper Pa near the Lackawanna River and we have some eagles there thanks again
- Robin LaCicero on December 14, 2009 at 4:40 pm
  
  Went down to the Conowingo Dam it was great …the River is great
fred dorsey on November 27, 2009 at 3:05 pm

Just found your website & it is great!

I am planning my first photo trip tomorrow, Nov 28. I will using a nikon 500mm lens. I would appreciate any informatiion you would share. Is this a good time to visit and if not suggestions for better times accepted.

thanks,

fred
Dr.P.V.Jois on March 27, 2011 at 5:26 am

I am writing a book on freedom and perspective. Can I use your peictire of the two eagles. Of course i will give due credit. I would be obliged if you would kindly reply
regards
Dr.p.V.Jois