If you think you are seeing more American Bald Eagles around Lake Martin lately, be assured that your eyes are not playing tricks on you. Eagle sightings have become almost a daily occurrence in some areas, and the lake is now home to perhaps four nesting pairs – unless one or more mating pair is keeping up with two nests.
Most of the eagle sighting reports we’ve heard have been near Wind Creek State Park and Pace’s Peninsula on the east side of Lake Martin, but we also have sighted a nest at Dixie Island south of Chimney Rock, and we’ve been told of several sightings at Pitchford Hollow and near the Needle Eye in the lake’s northwest corner.
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.
* WHERE...All of Central Alabama.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and
drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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