The first of these is Mohican Valley Eagle Watch and we had a wonderful turnout Friday...106 people showed up for the event. Jon Minard, who is in charge of the bald eagle census in the Mohican and Kokosing River areas for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, discussed the unique bald eagle habitat of these pristine tree-lined river corridors. Then Laura Jordan, Executive Director of the Medina Raptor Center, brought Migisi (means 'eagle' in the Ojibway language, and several other native languages) and discussed the threats bald eagles still face such as lead poisoning. Medina Raptor Center rehabiliatates several birds every year including hawks, owls, and eagles.
On Saturday, morning, Jon minard led a grop of us through the backroads of Holmes, Knox and Ashland counties and we saw 8 bald eagles. Our group joyfully discovered the FIRST eagle nest EVER in Ashland County, as confirmed by ODNR Wildlife District 3 officer Brian Banbury.
The Mohican Valley Eagle Watch is the first of many nature programs planned for the Mohican area this year. River corridor tree planting, a 10-mile native garden trail, a 10-mile bluebird trail, canoe trips guided by a naturalist, the OSU Extension naturalist program, and several arts and entertainment opportunities throughout the year.
We'll post some photos from the Saturday tour when they are available...here are some photos from the Mohican Valley Eagle Watch program Friday, March 20.
Jon Minard speaks about the local eagle population.
Migisi (from Medina Raptor Center) makes her entrance...
Laura Jordan, Executive Director of the Medina Raptor Center answers questions from the audience as Debbie supports Migisi. Migisi kept her eyes ont eh crowd the whole time she was there.
Migisi decides it is time to leave and carries Debbie off to the car (this is just a joke...i flipped the picture on its side)
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