NORFOLK – What
was once simply a beautiful loblolly pine at Norfolk Botanical
Garden is now home to a pair of nesting Bald eagles. The eagles,
a male and female pair, relocated to the Garden from Norfolk
International Airport in early December 2003.
Since their arrival,
the eagles have been diligently working to create their large
nest in a loblolly pine in preparation for laying eggs in
the early spring.
For the duration of
the nesting period – at least until July – and beyond visitors
to the Garden will have the unique opportunity to witness
Bald eagles, a threatened species and the symbol of our nation,
in a completely natural habitat.
The nest, located in
the area between Renaissance Court and the Matson Garden,
is visible from the ground but visitors can get an even better
“bird's eye view” from NATO Tower.
“We are thrilled the
eagles chose the Garden as their home,” said Donald Buma,
Executive Director of Norfolk Botanical Garden. “Bird lover
or not, these eagles are an amazing sight everyone should
experience.”
In response to these
exciting new feathered residents, the Garden will be incorporating
special walking tours, educational programs and lectures into
our schedule. Upon arrival visitors can go to the Visitors
Services Desk in Baker Hall to receive simple directions to
the eagles home as well as facts and information about this
much revered and admired national symbol.
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Norfolk Botanical Garden
is located at 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Exit 279 from I-64.
Garden hours are 9 am-5 pm daily. Admission is $6/adults,
$5/seniors, $4/children (6-16), and children under 5 free.
Boat tours are $3 ( Children under 5 free). For more
information, contact Norfolk Botanical Garden at (757) 441-5838.
Visit our website at www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org
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