Like those famous birds of Hinkley, Ohio and the swallows of San Juan Capistrano, the eagles of Highbanks Metro Park are back and nesting. They first started building their massive nests in the tree tops along the cliffs of Highbanks Metro Park several years ago. High above the Olentangy River, visitors flock to the Observation Deck at the park for a glimpse of the majestic birds. They’re not always easy to find, but once you know what you’re looking for you’ll be able to spot them right off. Binoculars are definitely a plus in getting a better view, but most visitors to the deck will be happy to share theirs if you don’t have a pair.
Good viewing will continue until about mid April when the bare trees begin to unfurl their leaves. It’s a little over a mile hike back to the observation deck on a well graveled path through some very scenic hills and paths which crosses through a very large earthen wall, that was once a part of a prehistoric settlement of mound builders similar to those found at Fort Ancient in southern Ohio.
