I know we just celebrated the winter solstice, but I'm ready for spring. The daylight hours are already increasing a bit more each day. I can't wait to take a hike through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) in March to observe the great blue heron couples getting their nests ready for their new arrivals. With a wingspan of almost six feet, you'd be surprised how graceful these birds are.
During peak nest-building days, park guides take groups on small walking tours to the optimum viewing area. The guides will even set up scopes so that the children can get a good view of the herons too. It's fun for the whole family, and you don't even notice that you're burning calories.
The CVNP also has a nesting pair of bald eagles. They are not so easy to spot. Find park program & bald eagle info at: www.nps.gov/cuva/bald-eagles.htm
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My WW leader is the fellow that is called to go out and rescue eagles and other bird creatures. I love watching them from afar, but have to admit they scare me when they are up close and personal ... like parakeets.
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