Eagles are Nesting in Cedar Run

There are two eagles nesting a top the mountain a straight shot visually from Cedar Run Inn looking toward the creek and up the mountain.

They have been sitting in the nest for the last couple months although no young ones have been spotted. The first picture shows the nest from a distance and the second picture is a zoom shot of it. I would estimate it to be about 3-4 foot in diameter.

The two eagles are often spotted diving into Pine Creek after fish and the occasional duck. It is not a happy place for the ducks to swim when the
eagle swoops in. It is amazing how quickly they see the eagle and dive under the water to avoid a premature death.

It has been two years since the eagles have had a young one so we are all hoping for the best this year. This pair is one of a half a dozen nesting pairs up and down the creek.

Mountain girl, Paula, logging out!

Mountain Lion Mystery

Well, 2007 is just starting and already there is a report of a Mountain Lion sighting near Cedar Run. Currently, there is an attempt to verify this sighting by getting a picture and/or track cast of the suspect.




Last year, a mountain lion was seen killing a deer along the bike trail by a trail worker. The DCNR would not verify this, claiming the bite marks on the deer were too large for a bobcat and too small for a mountain lion. Could it be a young mountain lion? That will be a hard cookie to swallow for it would mean the mountain lions are breeding and then the State would have to implement a control program.

Identifying Mountain Lion Tracks
The mountain lion track on the left can be distinguished from the dog track on the right by the absence of toenail prints and by the “M” shaped pad.

If you see a mountain lion get a picture if possible or locate a track then email me. Do not endanger yourself to do this. Be respectful of this creature it is very capable of turning you into its next meal. Let's put this mystery to rest in 2007.

Weekend Fishing Report

According to Tom Finkbinder at the Slate Run General Store, the water levels are good for fishing in Pine Creek with temperature a little on the cooler side. Delayed harvest area in Pine Creek near Slate run open and No kill fly-fishing up the smaller branches of Slate Run and Cedar Run. Looks like the air temperature highs for the weekend will be close to freezing...so dress warm. Only 9 more days until Fly fishing season opens on April 14th.

Cedar Run News

Cedar Run Inn

The Inn is up and ready for new customers this year, but they didn't expect one of them would be a double tagged bear. The warm weather prompted a local "trouble" bear to tear down all the feeders and open the trash dumpster. It also decided to uncoil about 100 ft of wire...just for the fun of it.

Stanley is worried that with trouble this soon what he is going to have to do to protect all the edibles. Today Mojo, the Inn labrador is on high alert to ward off any further intrusions by this delinquent bear.

Of course at first glance many visitors think Mojo is a bear and a cold black nose in your hand late at night can freak out the most seasoned traveler.

Free from winter

Well after several days of being stuck in the snow...I went for a trip to town. First stop....Cedar Run (population about 6 in town today). As you can see it takes two men to put a snow shovel away in Cedar Run at least that's what I think they are doing.
Next stop was in Morris, I think there is at least a couple hundred people in this town, although I only saw one, the store owner at Pierce's General Store. I picked up a Diet Pepsi, which is always my big treat for going out in the real world.

Then I drove up the road another 10 miles to Wellsboro. Many of you will recognize the famous Gas Street lanterns, which are always lite, and the Court house. After going to the lumber yard for materials and another pepsi...they are only $1 there. Cheapest in the town. I filled the truck up with gas at $2.65/gallon and went to the Native Bagel.

My favorite place to eat, sandwiches, soup, and deserts and most specially the owner, Sue. A nicer person you couldn't meet. Last time I was there I saw an elderly person of the community come in. This person whose mind had been left behind with age and hearing aid as well. Came in speaking loudly. Sue meet her with a smile and a hug. One usually reserved for people who are family or best friends. But one given out as easily to a stranger by Sue. It makes me understand why I love living in these small towns the humanity is real close and personal.

Sue behind the counter at Native Bagel.

I took some sandwiches back down the creek to the Cedar Run Inn, were I shared lunch with Charlotte, Lee and Stanley, the shovel holder above. Stanley shared his latest adventures in Cedar Run, which best left unspoken, are causing one of his neighbors fits. I figured out during the slow months when no tourists are around a standard form of entertainment is to pick on someone deserving of stress...usually someone who can take it the least. The more upset they make this person the more fun they have...unless that someone is them.

We ate our sandwiches watching the eagles in their nest wondering if they were going to hatch some youngins this year. We saw the DNR drop off trout for the upcoming fishing season, talked about seeing bluebirds and the bear taking down all the feeders and getting into the trash. Spring is here and there is only time for a small breath before the season of work begins for all who live here. The camps will open, the tourists will come, and the grass will need mowed. For now I am just happy to feel the warm sun and be able to drive from my house out to the world.

Mountain Girl Road update: Roads drivable some areas of ice or snow edges. Mostly muddy and full of holes, limbs, and rocks. Feel free to come up.