From the ORCA 2010 class schedule:
February 20, 2010
"Birds of ORCA: Different Habitats = Different Birds
The diverse habitats at ORCA are home to a variety of birds, resident and migratory.  Enjoy learning about the common birds of ORCA with Dr. Richard Baker from photographs and then (hopefully) sneak a peek at the great horned owl and eagle that have been nesting at ORCA each year."

RIGHT: Dr. Baker oversees a bird identification quiz prior to the beginning of class.

BELOW: The class on birds begins in the FMEL Boathouse.

The class enjoyed distant views of a pair of nesting Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). ABOVE: The male Bald Eagle flies into the nest with a fish where its mate and one observed chick can be seen.

LEFT: The male Bald Eagle departs the nest while its mate, partially obscured left of the male, digs into the fish. The young Eaglet looks on at the right of the departing male.

The class makes its way down the trail stopping to look for birds and to examine interesting plants.

Photos by Bob Montanaro.