A pair of American bald eagles paid a visit to Sun City Center’s North Lake (Goat Island) last week. On rare occasions over the years, an eagle has been seen scoping out the lake but having a pair visit is a rarity and an encouraging sign that they are looking for a new home. With the lake’s four islands, abundant fish and tall cypress trees, it offers the perfect environment for an eagle nursery. I
t is a little late for nesting this year, but who knows, they may be snowbirds just checking out SCC like so many of their human counterparts who come here for an escape and find it the perfect place to stay.