Morning Notes

Eaglets Hatched? -- Flickr pool photographer Philliefan99 says the eagles in the photo above are exhibiting behavior that suggests they have eaglets in their nest. The nest is located near Spout...

Vultures Spotted Around Arlington

It seems that a small flock of vultures has taken up temporary residence in Arlington over the past week. The birds of prey have been spotted around the county, often with an eager eye trained on...

Plane Departing DCA Hits Birds, Lands at Dulles

A Continental flight departing Reagan National Airport made an emergency landing at Dulles after the pilot reported hitting birds on takeoff this morning. According to a recording of air traffic...

Searching for the Bald Eagle

Regular readers of this site may be familiar with these photos of a nesting bald eagle, taken near Spout Run by Flickr pool contributor Philliefan99. The photos sparked a dialogue in the...

Another Sign of Spring: Birds Flying North

We spotted this big flock of birds flying north, in formation, over Arlington and the District. It's a sure sign that spring is just around the corner. The official start of spring, by the...