Bald Eagle Pond

[RancocasRover]

Hiked the Bald Eagle Pond Trail at Franklin Parker for first time this morning. The "trail" is really a loop of sand roads around the old bogs. The views of the bogs are very nice (binoculars recommended). Sadly we did not spot the eagles and the flies were a major annoyance but turtles, frogs, hawks and deer in abundance. Does anyone know from the observation tower which direction to look for the eagle's nest? Best time of year to see them?

 

[ecampbell]

I was told that the Eagles nest was on the east side of 563 at Southgate, somewhere near the cement dam. I never did find it.
We did see eagles there this year.
http://forums.njpinebarrens.com/threads/parker-preserve-southgate.7752/

 

[RancocasRover]

OK, thanks. That may explain it. We did the white trail which loops around Bald Eagle Reservoir entirely on the west side of 563. I just assumed the name of the loop and the fact that an observation tower is on that trail that the eagles would be there.

 

[dragoncjo]

I know where the nest is and I don't think it is accessible by trail, at least not close. Its on the east side too.