Eyes in the sky–and the brush, trees, and water
Solitude awaits in one of Pennsylvania’s fine forests. But really, are you ever truly alone? Not exactly. Birds, deer, elk, fox, turtles, salamanders, even the fish in the creeks, are out there doing their thing and living their wild lives. Be still. Be quiet. Watch and wait. With a little luck, and if you place yourself in the right place at the right time, you’ll spot elk or the majestic bald eagle, two great conservation pieces for your return.
An elk herd again roams northern Pennsylvania after a century of re-introduction and careful management, and the bald eagle breeding population now numbers about 260 pairs. Their nests are common along the main stem and north branch of the Susquehanna River. The bird-watching thrills continue on Pennsylvania’s ridgetops, perfect for watching hawks ride the winds during their fall migration, and in the pitch-black woods at night, listening for owls. At daybreak, look and listen for some of Pennsylvania’s 375 species of songbirds.