The photo to the right was shot at 380 mm. Try to arrive early, parking can be a problem as there are numerous people who will be there to see the eagles. Conowingo Dam and the Chesapeake Bay. There were Eagles on the rocks across the river, Eagles and black vultures on the transmission towers on the island and Eagles in the trees above the parking area all morning. Drive to Conowingo Dam, park at Susquehanna State Park, then take a five mile run while watching for bald eagles. In October it was incredible. Conowingo Dam: Great spot to see Bald Eagles - See 140 traveller reviews, 133 candid photos, and great deals for Darlington, MD, at Tripadvisor. Keeping an eye on the eagles perched on the towers lets you anticipate their fishing runs. The generators produce power at 13,800 volts, which is stepped up to 220,000 volts for transmission, mostly to the Philadelphia area. Make sure and visit Conowingo. The bald eagles entertain spectators from all over the world at Conowingo Dam's Fisherman's Wharf & Park. The dam also happens to be near the northern boundary of the park, which is a fantastic birding spot … Picnic tables line the riverbank making this place a perfect place to bring a family for the day. My husband is a wildlife photographer that specializes in bird photography. Bald Eagle Conowingo Dam, Darlington, MD . Eagles also can be seen from various lookouts and boat launches along the river and reservoirs nearby. The likelihood is this warm weather trend this year. The dam is named for the town of Conowingo, which was inundated by the resulting reservoir when the dam was built in 1928. Of course, the Bald Eagles are the stars of the show, even though I was told warblers bring in many bird watchers, (some birdwatchers seen in the gallery below). At this time of year (late fall), eagles congregate in large numbers providing a great photography opportunities for bird photographers. The young hatch from mid-April through early May, and fledge sometime between late June and early July. Went back on 2 Jan 2021 and saw so many eagles. There is no better place in the lower 48 states to photograph eagles on a regular basis than Conowingo Dam. There are more Bald Eagle photos in the Nature Gallery. 1. This area also provides access to the river and is a popular fishing location. Get Directions. I’m walking alongside the Susquehanna River in Harford County, Maryland, just south of Conowingo Hydroelectric Power Station. When the first European settlers arrived, the population is believed to have numbered in the hundreds of thousands, but over the centuries that number was cut down and down and down. The dam is equipped with 11 turbines with a combined generating capacity of 572 megawatts. They were on the towers, around the dam and close to the trees near the parking lot. Park in the middle of the parking section so you are located at the best viewing spot in front of the two large towers. The eagle alights on one of the trees for a moment, then takes to the air again, wheeling in a great semi-circle before soaring over the crest and disappearing from view. Past the 1.75 mile marker, the trail makes an abrupt 90-degree angle turn to the right and passes over a wooden footbridge straddling the canal. The Octoraro Creek Trail is a delightful spot for a short bird walk and because of its strategic location, holds more diversity than you might think. The water edge level. At any rate, in the years subsequent to the EPA ban on DDT, the population of bald eagles in the lower 48 states rebounded dramatically, from a low of 412 breeding pairs in 1963 to over 11,000 breeding pairs by 2007, at which point the bald eagle was removed from the list of threatened and endangered species. The Conowingo Dam is located in the Northeastern region of Maryland, which is about 9.9 miles (16 km) from the river mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, and about 5 miles (8 km) south of the Pennsylvania border, and 45 miles (72 km) northeast of Baltimore. At the time, it was the second-largest hydroelectric power plant in the United States in terms of output, bested only by Niagara Falls. The generation schedule can be accessed by the following phone numbers. Get Directions. Get ready for the Spring Shad Run At Conowingo!! Conowingo Dam address: 2569 Shures Landing Road, Darlington, Maryland 21034. The upper level along the parking lot. Share your experiences in the comments. Take the very windy road for 0.7 miles to Shure’s Landing and make a very sharp left. Then it begins following Deer Creek, the largest tributary of the Susquehanna River. On GWGT I have more info and closeup images. It’s time for me to start heading back. The decline and resurgence of the bald eagle population is one of the most resounding success stories in the history of wildlife management. I hope you get to see many eagles. Bald Eagle Day, Nov. 10. The address is 2569 Shures Landing Road, Darlington, MD 21034, but there are very few signs. What remains is about 12 resident eagles. While shots of the hundreds of gulls (above gallery) aren’t likely to amaze the masses, they are still nice to see against a perfect blue sky such as we had when I was there. This spot is ideal for silhouette sunrise shots of the eagles. Conowingo Dam’s Fisherman’s Park. I am almost back at the parking lot when the bald eagle comes soaring in overhead. 1775 Susquehanna River Road (MD Route 222), Conowingo, MD 21918 (410) 996-8101. I really needed more than two days here. The air is pleasantly cool for now, and temperatures will rise to 60 degrees before the day is done. Conowingo Dam Photographing Bald Eagles will be one of the best destinations for your bird portfolio. The rapid fire of camera shutters sounded a little like tiny machine guns shooting down small fighter planes, I heard one kid say. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Eagles start breeding in January anyway, but I am guessing the warmer weather sent them on their way. CONOWINGO — Fisherman’s Park at the Conowingo Dam has quietly become the hottest spot East of the Mississippi River to view the ... the trees above the parking lot can be teeming with eagles. Today, the dam is operated by the Susquehanna Electric Corporation, part of the Exelon Power Corporation. Bald Eagle Drops Its Catch Conowingo Dam, Darlington, MD . Maybe I could if I owned some of the fancy optical technology deployed by my fellow bird-watchers, but I don’t, so I elect to begin walking along the Lower Susquehanna River Trail, beginning the trail from the south end of the parking lot, to see what I can see there. Past the 1.5 mile marker, the sides of the river valley start to recede from the edge of the canal, which is getting a little deeper and becoming more and more recognizable as such. Once a bird catches a fish, eagles descend from the trees and towers in chase (above). There is no animal that will prey on an healthy adult bald eagle; they stand at the top of the food chain. Every winter well over 100 Bald Eagles gather at Conowingo Dam, along the lower Susquehanna River in northern Maryland to feast on fish which are sucked through the giant turbines as this dam generates electricity for the Baltimore area. Photo of Stafford Flint Furnace courtesy of the author. Bald eagles are not averse to carrion, and have been observed dining on dead animals, including beached whales.

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