Bergen Hawkeye,  HomeLife

The Interview: Bergen Hawkeye

Fishing on the Potomac

So.  This interview.  Let’s get started.  Let’s talk about birds first.  Do you still enjoy watching them?

Yes!

What sorts of birds have you observed lately?

Woodpeckers.  Robins.  Some terns.  A few hummingbirds.  Terns are seabirds.

What kind of bird have you never seen but would love to?

Pileated woodpecker.  Golden eagle.  White seahwak. Peregrine falcon.  Golden crested woodpecker.  Green woodpecker.

I thought we saw a golden eagle this summer?

No.  We didn’t.

What did we see?

A bald eagle.

Oh.  Okay.  Besides birds, what holds your interest lately?

Fish!  Obviously.

What have you caught so far?

Bass.  Perch.  Crappie.  Bluegill.

What do you want to catch?

Pike. Perch.  Carp.  Marlin.  Musky.

You’ve got twenty minutes outside – what do you do?

Climb trees.  Try to get as close as I can to birds.

You’ve got two days outside – what do you do?

Camp.  Have fun.  Play with my friends.

I think you’re pretty cool.  I’m glad you’re my son.

Oh.  Thanks.

2 Comments

  • Melissa

    We saw a golden eagle in Jones Gap in 2005 during fall migration,though the best place to look is Ceasars head during fall migration. Havent seen one since. Tell him I want to see a green kingfisher.