With gas prices rising, a world of experiences are within 90 minutes of New Braunfels.
Below is just one way to spoke out from your New Braunfels hub.
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| Photo from Cottonwood Photography http://www.cottonwoodphotography.com/ |
Yes, Bald Eagles, nest in the Texas Hill Country and why wouldn't they?! We have great weather, warm water, plenty of nesting materials, and great fishing. Wait, aren't those some of the reasons we live here?
Anyway, we are scouting out our next eagle sighting trip. You see, the nest is just off the road (SH29). Now, this isn't your average run of the mill bird's nest. This is a NEST! It is huge, actually it could probably house a small hot tub. You really can't understand the complex construction and scale until you see it up close and personal.
According to Cottonwood Photography the Eagles hatched at the end of 2010 between Dec. 21 and the beginning of January 4th. Now comes the fun part; the Eagles catching food and bringing it back to the nest to feed the Eaglets. Teaching them how to fly. Moving forward with the finer aspects of flying, soaring, diving, and hunting.
When we were there in late February one year we got to see them soaring and then the adults teaching them how to dive. It was spectacular. We took binoculars and a spotting scope and the views were outstanding.
After a morning of viewing we rewarded ourselves with a picnic lunch and wine tasting at the Fall Creek Vineyards in Tow.
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| Hawk cruising over the Guadalupe River |
This is an easy day trip from New Braunfels and there is a great scenic loop drive that takes you there and back. Locally you can check out Ravenstar Outdoors for birding information. I am looking forward to the Spring migratory season. We usually have flocks of waxwings and other colorful visitors that grace our feeders. Not to mention the stopovers that take place annually in Landa Park.
A new year's resolution that you could easily achieve would be to see Texas first!
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