Colorado
We saw a bald eagle being chased by two crows, then soaring high on thermals on Highway 67 a few miles from Deckers, Colorado. What a magnificent sight! The crows didn't seem to purturb him at all, he just kept soaring without flapping, seemingly ignoring them. When they left, he proudly circled catching thermals that took him from 200 feet above the highway to over 1,000. Truly a magnificent creation of God to be able to witness so close!
Jim & Robbie Scott
Monument, CO
On February 13, 2008 in Arvada, CO while standing in the front yard my
boyfriend and I saw a single Bald Eagle flying relatively low and in a
West/Southwest direction. We are right off 64th and Simms/Ward directly
across the street from Arvada West HS. It was an amazing sight and I
hope to see him/her again and have my camera ready! It is so exciting
to know that these magnificent raptors are making a comeback and are
being spotted on a more frequent basis. This is the SECOND Bald Eagle I
have seen flying through Arvada, the first was in Oct. 2007 and the
Baldy was flying parallel to my vehicle on East bound 72nd Ave. just
before Wadsworth Blvd., he turned slightly and flew in a Northeast
direction, heading towards Stanley Lake or Barr Lake. I can't WAIT to see
more and with the return of the Bald Eagle, who knows, maybe the wolf
will make a valiant return to Colorado as well!!!
Jessica J. Dolce
February 8, 2008: Saw my first bald eagle, cruising the thermals above the Fed Center in Lakewood in the afternoon. What an awesome sight!
Frank Baumgardt
Arvada, CO: We spotted a lone Bald Eagle on our way back from the grocery store. It was on Lake Arbor in Arvada, a part of the Denver Metro. We rushed home, unpacked the food and returned with my wife's SLR and got about 10 shots. It was magnificent! This lake is mostly frozen over but had an opening; many other local bird species and about 100 Canadian Geese call this lake home in the winter. Surprisingly, we were also treated to seeing a pair of Kit Foxes on the lake. Although we have seen these species in the mountains and countryside, we have never seen them in town. My kids loved this special treat.
Matthew Bryner
Denver CO: On Feb 1st 2008 3:00 in the afternoon I spotted a bald eagle over Santa Fe Blvd. and Mississippi, near the Platte River. It was fairly high, but easy to see it was an baldy. I followed it east (in my car) as it soared over Broadway near Englewood. It was easy to see for about 30 minutes, just circling and moving east towards Aurora area. Was a very large bird, white tail feathers easy to see, white head, flying effortlessly in a thermal!
Linda Carpenter
Around 10AM 2/1/08- 3 Bald Eagles spotted on the ground! It was amazing! They were stalking Prairie Dogs in a field just south of Buckley AFB where Alameda meets Airport Road. They were getting into fights with Blue Jays in the trees and branches broke off. I was in the Prairie Dog field across from the gas station there. We watched them for about 1/2 hour and I took about 15 pictures.
S. Fenton-Aurora, CO
On January 1, 2008, around 9:30 AM while on a cross-country ski outing, I saw a bald eagle in a tree at Bluff Lake Nature Center in east Denver. It took flight and was joined by a second eagle. Quite a thrilling sight. The nature center is quite near the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge.
Sarah McGregor
Denver
On November 11, 2007 at 1:15 pm, my wife spotted a mature bald eagle perched high in a tree overlooking the south side of McLellan Reservoir, near County Line Rd and Lucent Blvd in Littleton, Colorado. A clear, sunny day allowed easy viewing from the side of the road of this large brown bird, his unmistakable white crown turning occasionally to assess the surroundings. We observed him on the same perch for 5 minutes or so, then continued on our journey. It was pleasant irony to catch a glimpse of our national emblem on Veterans Day.
Steve Cheezum
My wife and I were unloading groceries from our vehicle late Sunday afternoon (Christmas Eve) when I spotted two bald eagles flying northward at tree top altitude directly over our home. Quite a remarkable site! We live in Grand Junction, Colorado, about 1/2 mile south of the Colorado River just before the Gunnison River flows into it. Have witnessed the birds on cross-state trips before, but never had the privilege of observing the birds so close!
Robert and Staci Myers
While walking my dog on a Saturday morning in Littleton, Colorado I spotted two bald eagles. I was walking in a large field near Bowles Ave and Lowell Blvd adjacent to Goddard Middle School. A flock of crows were cawing and making a commotion, so I looked up in time to see what looked like a bald eagle following their flock. One of the crows dropped something into a small pond. The eagle swooped down and picked it up. I had to fuss with my dog and when I looked up the large bird had landed up in a tree. Some of the crows were in the tree or flying nearby and complaining loudly. As we headed back home I watched it fly away, but with nothing in its talons. However, as we approached a different tree standing alone in the field, I spotted the second bald eagle that looked even bigger. It was perched high up and was pulling away at its meal, which I assume was the object the crows dropped into the pond. What a sight!
Courtesy of Mark Laney
I have a sighting report of an American bald eagle. On our holiday visit to the western U.S. we made a car trip to Telluride (CO) last february 22. On Road 145 from Dolores to Telluride, I saw a single bald eagle sitting on a rock in what I believe was the river Dolores. I suppose it was in the vicinity of Rico. Though I have no picture to confirm my sighting, I have some experience in birdwatching in the Netherlands. Courtesy of Harry Blom
February 21, 2005
For the past several days we have a the fortunate experience to see several bald eagles here in Berthoud, Colorado. Both sides of the Hwy 287 have been full of cars pulled over to witness this event. I counted as many as 10 on Saturday. This morning I took some digital photos from my vehicle. Our channel 7 news Denver was out the as well. Courtesy of Lisa Harris
I was walking my dog at the Main Street Park in Parker, Colorado, on 2/20/05, and I saw a bald eagle circling overhead, moving steadily southeast as it spiraled. For a moment, I was standing directly underneath it as it circled, probably about 100 ft above me--it was gorgeous, and the coloring was quite striking. It gained altitude as it was traveling southeast. Courtesy of Erin Bell
There is a immature bald eagle hanging out in Prospect Park in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Courtesy of Dan Walters
Jan 16, 2005
This morning in Broomfield, Colorado in my front yard sits the most wonderful Bald Eagle. The Eagle is perched a top my very large cottonwood tree just out my bedroom window, it is wonderful to watch and see this wonderful bird just resting. Courtesy of Terri Miller
I was working at Duette Park in eastern Manatee Co and saw two eagles. Less than a week later I was in Sarasota at Oak Park school, near I-75, and saw another one flying above the school. Courtesy of mike meeler
I live in Northglenn, Colorado and this morning my mom and I spotted a bald eagle in our own backyard!!! We have humongous cottonwood trees right behind our house, where we spotted this amazing creature. While looking at this eagle, I noticed how beautiful it was, perched upon the branch. I sure hope that I can have this wonderful experience again. Courtesy of Marcus Mares
Today, December 23 at 3:30 p.m. while driving home. A Bald Eagle flew overhead going north just as I was approaching the intersection of
W. 104th Avenue and Westminister Blvd located in Jefferson County Colorado.
What a breath taking sight. Courtesy of Betty Chapman
I live in Gunnison, Colorado and wanted to let you know that every year from early October until spring we have quite a few wintering bald eagles in the Gunnison valley and over fifty nesting pairs in the state. At times I have counted nearly 15 eagles driving from Gunnison to Crested Butte when the salmon are running. Courtesy of Zebuel Early
This morning, we sighted a bald eagle flying by our building in Greenspoint.
This was a mature bird, dark under, white on head and tail. It seemed to be
hunting, but headed in a Northerly direction. My guess it's from the Woodlands
as I've seen them over Lake Conroe several times. Courtesy of Mike Zimmerman
We live at Seeley Lake in Greeley, Colorado and we have a groups of migratory American Bald Eagles come through every year to rest and feed at the lake. They arrive late Feb. and leave about 3 weeks later. We keep journals and have video taped them roosting, hunting, and eating.
This year we've counted 14 of them, 5 of them being juveniles.
It's an amazing thing to witness and watch each day out our front living room windows. Soaring over the lake, roosting in the trees, catching and eating prey. We feel very honored to be witness to it.
Courtesy of Sara Kennedy
I have just returned from a morning walk with my dog, today was more exciting than most. I watched a bald eagle up in a bare tree for about 5 minutes before he flew away over the Eagle River he had been perched above. We live in Avon,Co. along the Eagle River. I sometimes take my camera on our walks, but of course not today! I certainly will next time. Courtesy of Kerry Beth Morrison
I live in the Denver, CO. area and I am positive twice now I have seen a Bald Eagle. Once last week sitting in a Bare tree and it was massive, second time was today while walking at lunch in a field close to the first sighting. Today the Eagle was flying and it looked as though it were preying on something. The wing Span was huge. Courtesy of Kerry Van Renterghem |