Bald Eagle Spotted Near Fairway

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Photo of a Bald Eagle in Harlem via The Origin of Species

A Bald Eagle spotting isn't unheard of in New York City—but it's still neat to see one milling about in Harlem instead of, say, behind bars at the Bronx Zoo. One blogger recently spotted one heading to Fairway, saying: "Since the opening of the Harlem Piers I have always appreciated its close views of Hudson River bird traffic, all the while knowing that Bald Eagles sometimes ply these fish rich waters. So today, as I was about to head into Fairway, I scanned the rough ice and to my surprise, found a bald eagle in almost complete adult plumage." (Maybe he knows where that wiley coyote is.) Find out more about the city's history with the Bald Eagle, here.

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He was having an alone moment.
Thinking, taking in nature.

jen carlson, what is your obsession with the bronx zoo?

Jen is right, bald eagles don't belong behind bars. horrible.

I checked: in SIX YEARS, I've mentioned the Bronx Zoo in 14 posts. Not quite an "obsession."

The real question is what is your problem with Jen Carlson?

We spotted one flying over Fort Tryon Park last weekend, but I didn't have the right lens to get a photo. :(

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He was having an alone moment.
Thinking, taking in nature.

I was at that Fairway last night. Was the eagle in deli or the walk-in meat locker?

In ur fish case, eatin ur salmonz.

Thanks for the linkage Gothamist. Ill let you know when I find that wascally coyote!

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