The Nature Group had a great adventure last weekend, February 7 - 8, at Reelfoot Lake in Tennessee. Twelve people went, nine Sunny Sixteen members and three spouses.
We were so fortunate to have a local photographer show us around the area. As soon as we arrived at Reelfoot on Saturday, we met up with Jere Hughes and his adorable dog, Harlie. We consolidated cars and headed out looking for eagles. Jere took us to several places in the area where we saw several eagles, geese, ducks, and deer. Jere was a great man full of knowledge for potential animal sightings both now and other seasons of the year.
One of the most fun things we did and most successful was riding the levees along the Mississippi River. There are several eagle nests along the levees including one that you can approach very close. On Sunday both eagle parents were at this nest. One in the nest and the other right above it. We enjoyed hearing them talking back and forth to each other.
We stayed at the Blue Bank Resort, and all twelve of us had dinner together there that evening. The food was yummy!
The Next morning we headed out early looking for more eagles. Some went their own direction and some ventured out together. We were treated to some really good eagle sightings that day and thousands upon thousands of Snow Geese and Greater White-Fronted Geese. Seeing all the geese virtually take off at once is a sight to behold.
I think everyone had a great time! Thanks to all who went!
******We are in the early stages of planning a very exciting trip for March 2021. We are going to Kearney, Nebraska to see "The Great Migration" of Sandhill Cranes. Stay tuned for more details!******
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