John Pastore shared these recent shots.

"It looked, felt and sounded like Spring is aching to get here."

Thanks, John. What a bird! (Click to enlarge.)

Several years ago I did a free online eBook about Bald Eagles for Duke Farms and the Conserve Wildlife Foundation, and I am pleased to announce that it's still online.

Now that the latest brood of eggs has started to hatch, it's especially handy.

One of the many cool things about the eBook is you can go any chapter quickly by just clicking it on the Contents page. The pages turn as well.

The eBook was designed by Mimi Sabatino and includes a ton of information about Duke Farms' Bald Eagles as well as the Bald Eagle's amazing comeback in New Jersey and beyond -- plus plenty of excellent links.

Also featured: Some great photography by Kevin Watson.

If your electronic device's "volume control" is on, you can even hear the digital pages turn.

You can view it here. Free!

Last week I wrote:

Found these small feathers under the feeder last week.

What are they? That pattern always makes me think woodpecker but....

Many folks responded Mourning Dove feathers, with one vote for Wild Turkey feathers. 

I think they are MoDo feathers as well. The Modos hang out under the feeder a lot. 

A little birdy told me.... Stay tuned.

Spent an hour or so at the State Line Lookout yesterday. Beautiful views, and occasional Black Vultures, Peregrine and Red-tail. 

The skies were blue but the ground was slushy. Should improve with every warm day.