Marcy,

This is the active Bald Eagle nest located on the north edge of Pond #10 and near the southern bank of the Patapsco River.  It was first brought to my attention back in January by Jim Peters at Ft McHenry, who said that the ranger there (Vince _____) would see it during his drive into work.  The adult pair was actively tending the nest in mid February during the mid winter count, but I have not viewed it since then, other than glimpses while on trips along the BW Parkway.

It is only visible while northbound on the parkway, as one would have to turn around and look back in order to see it while traveling southbound.

Stan Arnold
Ferndale (AA Co.)






-----Original Message-----
>From: Marcy Stutzman <>
>Sent: Apr 21, 2008 6:58 AM
>To: 
>Subject: [MDOSPREY] Large Nest 295/895 @ Pataspco River
>
>Since my daughter moved to the Parkville area, I travel north on 295 
>(Baltimore-Washington Parkway) from the Laurel area to Baltimore quite a bit. I 
>take the 895 (Harbor Tunnel) exit just after crossing the Pataspco River. Since 
>295 is a very busy road, it is almost impossible to get a good look at the large 
>nest on the west side. I thought maybe someone else had seen it.
>
>Heading North and just after passing the exit for 695 (Baltimore Beltway) and 
>approaching the Pataspco River, start looking to the left in the trees that grow 
>along the south side of the river (but not on the river side). The trees overlook 
>the wetland area. I'm not real good with estimating distance, but I'd say 30-60 
>yards in from 295. There is a very large nest.
>
>If anyone has seen it and knows more about it, I'd appreciate hearing about it.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Marcy Stutzman
>
>Russett, MD
>