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Waiting Raptors' Return

Waiting Raptors' Return

DREHERSVILLE - Earlier this year, those attending the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association Spring Conference in Pottsville had the opportunity to explore Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, the area's most famous natural treasure.

Many of those attending the activities on the mountain in search of story material were surprised to learn there are events scheduled year-round at the sanctuary. None of those events, however, is more popular or spectacular than the annual Autumn Hawk Watch...

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DEP To Monitor For Shale-related Air Impacts In Northeast Counties

DEP To Monitor For Shale-related Air Impacts In Northeast Counties

State to monitor air quality in 2 counties No problems found in early studies State environmental regulators plan to install a long-term air-monitoring device in Susquehanna and Wyoming counties to screen for impacts from natural gas operations in the... Read More

Photo Contest to Feature Scenic Susquehanna River

Photo Contest to Feature Scenic Susquehanna River

Do you have a favorite Susquehanna overlook, trail, secret fishing spot, or scenic river town that keeps drawing you back to visit and explore? The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership (SGP) invites you to enter your digital images in the Third Annual Treasured Towns & Landscapes of the Susquehanna photo contest. Entries will be accepted until Feb.

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Bald Eagles Nesting Near Proposed Pipeline Site

Wildlife officials said some bald eagles have made themselves a home in one part of Susquehanna County.

The game commission said there is an active nest in Union Dale.

The problem is the nest is not far from where a gas company plans to put a pipeline.

In one scenic part of Susquehanna County, many people can be found enjoying Stillwater Lake or taking a ride on a bike, and now there's even more of a reason to get outside in Union Dale.

Some bald eagles have made themselves a home there.

"This is such a nice bike trail along here and now to have eagles too, that's wonderful," said Wanda Juersivich.

Marvin Benson said he's seen the giant birds several times when he's been fishing.

"Such big majestic birds and they're very graceful. They come in, they go to the lake, they hit what they want and they go back," said Benson.