Raven rocks Trail (Blumont)

Did a mini hike in the Raven rock trail that is located near Blumont -about 43 mi form our place. Bharathi & Karthik took us to this trail that joins the famous Appalacian Trail; we didn't make it to the destination as the trail was not 'very clear' with all the dry leaves around, and no sight of the trail blazes on the trees. We returned after touching the Bears Den Trail center -a small lodging facility built on the mountain for the use of Appalacian Trail hikers.

At the hiking start point, we saw 7-8 guys standing, holding a large size binacular-like thing. When Dee asked them what they were looking at, one of them enthusiastically replied that they were watching the migrating eagles, as it was the season for migration. When we watched at the sky, the sky was clear, and we didn't see any bird; but those guys were waiting as if a miracle was going to unfold right in front of their eyes! One of them explained to Dee to watch the eagles from the top after we reach the hiking destination. (As we returned to the spot after 3 hrs, they were still looking at the sky -which was still 'clear' to our eyes!)

Was wondering what kind of hobbies some people have in this country (and spend time & effort on such hobbies so religiously!)
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