Orion, the resident bald eagle at Meadowside Nature Center in Rockville, died on Tuesday, according to Montgomery Parks.
The eagle was euthanized by the attending veterinarian because of his increasing struggle with several age-related conditions, including severe arthritis and decreased mobility. Bald eagles typically live into their early 20s in the wild, and Orion is believed to be around 30 years old.
“Orion’s impact on our staff and thousands of visitors over the years can’t be overstated,” Carolina Giraldo, director of Meadowside Nature Center said. “Visitors often heard him vocalizing, whether they were coming to a program or hiking on our trails. His natural beauty made him stand out and visitors were frequently in awe of being able to observe a bald eagle so closely from our raptor deck.” [The MoCo Show]
Former U.S. Poet Laureate coming to Gaithersburg on Friday
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins will come to Gaithersburg on Friday. The event will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Asbury Methodist Village Rosborough Cultural Arts Center.
Collins will share his new book, “Musical Tables,” along with having a book signing and reception.
He served two terms as the U.S. Poet Laureate from 2001-2003 and was dubbed “the most popular poet in America” by Bruce Weber in The New York Times.
Tickets for the event are free and can be purchased starting at 10 a.m. Friday on Eventbrite. [Montgomery Community Media]
Chido’s Tex-Mex Grill coming to Silver Spring
Chido’s Tex-Mex Grill will be opening at 931 Ellsworth Drive in downtown Silver Spring in late spring.
The Mexican restaurant has one other location in Laurel, and its Tex-Mex menu will offer a unique take on well-known dishes, offering a weekend brunch menu and a wide variety of beverages.
The eatery will replace the Eleanor, a grill and bar with a bowling lounge, that closed last year. [Source of the Spring]
Today’s weather:
Partly cloudy with a high of 53 degrees.
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