Chitradeep Das Photography

08/30/2026

Spotted Sandpiper @ Union Pond!

Manchester, CT, USA (8/30/2026)

08/29/2026

This morning @ Union Pond!

Manchester, CT, USA (8/29/2026)

08/29/2026

When the light is just right - Belted Kingfisher!

Broad Brook, CT, USA (8/28/2026)

08/28/2026

Sturgeon Moon!

Windsor, CT, USA (8/27/2026)

08/27/2026

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🦅🙂 EAGLE 101: THE IMPORTANCE OF "HOME" 🙂🦅

Imagine you are a fledgling Bald Eagle. You've taken those first flights, mom and dad stuck around the nest a little while longer showing you how to fish and hunt and, finally, you are on your own. It's a big world and there is so much more to explore and learn before you are an adult. With no obligations requiring you to be anywhere in particular, you are free to roam far and wide. The physical journey will last a few years, but the end of that journey will most likely end up in a very familiar place - the home territory where you were hatched.

We regularly discuss how Bald Eagles are territorial, but why is that? Well, a lot of it has to do with food and not wanting to share their food, but another major factor is habitat, particularly quality habitat. Eagles want to build a nest where there is plentiful food, strong, tall trees in which to build a nests and good perches from which to monitor their territory. Plentiful food is often associated with clean water or healthy forests. In short, Bald Eagles aren't just going to set up shop anywhere - the conditions needs to be right to maximize their chances at successfully raising young and continuing the species.

The importance of that quality "home" territory comes into play when young Bald Eagles reach full maturity and begin looking for that ideal spot to build their nest. The research shows that even after several years of nomadic wandering, Bald Eagles routinely return to within about 100 miles of the nest they were raised in to set up shop, once again demonstrating the important of that home territory. It isn't just some random spot. Yes, there is an instinctive connection to the location, but the foundation of that connection is quality habitat with a track record of success. Photo by Chitradeep Das. 🦅🌳🌲💧🪹🐟😃👍

08/27/2026

Splish Splash!

Manchester, CT, USA (8/16/2026)

08/25/2026

Tonight's Waxing Gibbous Moon (88.2%)

Windsor, CT, USA (8/24/2026)