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Bald Eagle Spotted Near Rail Trail in Hellertown

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An eagle-eyed Saucon Source reader spotted a truly rare bird high up in a tree in Hellertown Tuesday.

A bald eagle was sighted near the Saucon Rail Trail north of Water Street Park in Hellertown on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014.

A bald eagle was sighted near the Saucon Rail Trail north of Water Street Park in Hellertown on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014.

To be more specific, the bird was a bald eagle.

According to the reader, who submitted the photo via email, the majestic avian symbol of American freedom was spotted near the Saucon Rail Trail, just north of Water Street Park in the borough.

Appropriately enough, the sighting occurred on Veterans Day.

 

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Josh Popichak

Josh Popichak is the owner, publisher and editor of Saucon Source. A Lehigh Valley native, he's covered local news since 2005 and previously worked for Berks-Mont News and AOL/Patch. Contact him at josh@sauconsource.com.

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