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.