Connecticut
Friday March 21, 2008.
My husband and I were on the rooftop parking level of the garage at Mohegan Sun Casino when I spotted a very large bird over a nearby wooded area. As it came closer it flew overhead and we could make out the white head and tail and the huge black wingspan. We were shocked to realize that it was a bald eagle!
Bonnie Koretz
Eagle watching has become a yearly event for us since we live on a lake in Voluntown, Connecticut. I have been seeing an eagle off and on since January. In January I got a photo of two eagle feeding on the ice. Today (3/20/08) I spotted an adult eagle as well as a juvenile eagle. What a thrill to see!
Pam Schnepp & family
I saw a bald eagle fly over New London, CT (Coast Guard Academy) at 3:20pm on March 18th, 2008.
-Cadet Fourth Class Joseph Chevalier, USCGA
I saw one 3/4/08 flying low overhead on rte. 66 in Columbia, CT. at 730am.
Chris Larosa
East Hampton, CT
Bald Eagle sighting on 02/11/08 at 3:10 p.m. flying over woods near West District School in Unionville, Connecticut (part of Farmington) which is located not far from the Farmington River.
Maureen Messier
I saw a bald eagle at approximately 9:30 am 2/5/07 perched atop a tree on the Merritt Parkway in Stratford. I couldn’t believe my eyes!
Doug Leone
Easton, CT
I saw one at 9:30 Tuesday morning on the Milford side of the Sikorsky Bridge
on the Merritt, perched in a small tree. Couldn't believe it!
Tim Lujan
I saw a beautiful Bald eagle in flight today (1/31/2008). It's the first time I have ever seen one. Enfield, CT.
Donna Robbins
My husband and I were lucky enough to see a bald eagle in flight this
afternoon around 3pm (Sunday, December 30, 2007). We were driving
slowly on a dirt road along the Housatonic River, just north of New
Milford (CT) when he came into sight, flew across the river and
landed in the top of a tree. I got a few photos, but unfortunately,
none were too great as the camera lens wasn't powerful enough to
really zoom in on him. Attached is one of the better shots.
We watched him for a while as he busily watched up and down the
river. What an incredible, beautiful experience!
Pat Joyce
Carmel, NY
A week ago.
Crossing Rte 32 in South Windham, CT
A robust bald eagle
Beautiful
Frank Robacker
12/26/07 4:00 p.m.
Housatonic River, Monroe CT
Saw my first adult eagle of the year on the river today. The bird was fishing up on Lake Zoar. This should be the start of a long observation season for these magnificent birds. The birds have been in other parts of CT for the last few weeks -places like the upper CT River is always a good observation spot earlier in the month as is Candlewood Lake.
Chris Samor
12/20/07-9:00am
Kent CT-RT7 between Kent falls and the campgrounds.
My brother and I saw our first bald eagle today! I have never seen
anything like it. I saw it first as we were driving north to Sharon
CT. It came out of the woods from about 30 feet or higher and
swooped down into a small opening about 50 feet from the road. It
had just snowed the night before, and to see this huge bird coming
out of those woods in a slight fog was absolutely awe inspiring! I
haven't stopped talking about it all day.
George Merusi III
While doing leaves with my wife and kids I looked-up over my property and noticed a very large bird flying from right to left across my field of view, just above tree-line (approx. 75 feet above our heads). At first I thought that I must be a red-tailed hawk. Then I noticed its head—pure white, and its size. I was looking at the bird in profile. It was enormous (bigger than any red-tailed hawk could ever hope to be!) and as it flew past us and we watched it fly away, its wing-span had to be at least 10 feet. We live in Yalesville, Connecticut (Wallingford), where Cheshire (about 1 mile from the reservoir and near a farm) meets Wallingford and South Meriden. I still am in awe of that magnificent creature! I hope we see her again.
Michael P. Alfano
Date: Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007
Time: Approx. 4:00PM
Location: Trumbull, CT
My wife and I were leaving the Madison Avenue exit of the Westfield Mall in Trumbull, CT and saw our first bald eagle about 100 feet in the air. My wife Terri spotted it first and pointed it out to me. At first I thought it was a hawk, but as it circled toward us there was no doubt. Magnificent!
Joe Delia
At 4:45 on October 18, I was driving down RT8 south between Torrington and Bristol when I noticed a very large bird flying towards me. At first I thought it was a Great Blue Herron but it was so large I thought it had to be a Turkey Buzzard, however she kept coming in my direction and swooped about 20 feet above my car!! As she went over me I noticed how white her head was and that her wing span was about the same width as my car! I knew right away that it was a Bald Eagle. It was an experience I will NEVER forget!!!
Priscilla Heard
I am uncomfortable saying this, but I believe I saw a bald eagle in Waterbury, CT at 4:55 pm on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 as I was travelling east on Country Club Road as I was turning into the parking lot to the Chase Collegiate School. (CC Road parallels I-84). The whilte head was obvious. And, I have seen bald eagles at Lake Warmoug and on the Naugatuck River in CT, which aren't that far away. However, I really find the siting of this particular location hard to believe and wonder if anyone else saw one in the area.
Anne Briglia
Yesterday, 2/23/07, my daughter and I spotted 2 Bald Eagles perched high in tree twice, once at noontime and again around 3pm.
Location: Clayton Road, Canaan, CT in the trees above the Konkapot River. We had our binoculars to confirm and watch these magnificent birds from the roadway before they flew off.
Wow!! What a thrill.
Renee Slonaker
On Feb 11 I spoted two bald eagles in Stratford, Connecticut. They were
perched up in a tree on the shore of the Housitonic River which goes
out to Long Island Sound. I have lived in this area for my whole life
and have never seen these birds around here. I was gladly suprised
when I saw them. I went back to my house and grabbed my camera. They
were much bigger than any other type of hawk that I have ever seen.
Robert Booth
Waterside Crossing
Windsor, CT
A Bald Eagle has visited a small pond here at the Waterside Crossing office complex. On Tuesday morning Feb 6 he came in from the South and headed off North / North East. That visit, he perched in the tallest tree on the West side of the pond for a few minutes before leaving.
Today, Feb 8 around 10am, he flew in from the Northeast back to the same tree he had previously perched. After about 10 minutes of harrassment by some crows the Eagle took off and circled gaining altitude for another 4 or 5 minutes before moving out of our view. He was progressing toward the south. We were very lucky as when he took off he flew parallel to our 3rd story office within 20 ft. of our windows. It was an amazing sight to see this majestic bird so close up and in flight. I hope he visits often.
Thomas Vaghini
On 3/11/06 & 3/12/06 a Bald eagle was flying around the lake I live on. I took pictures of it in flight. I saw an eagle on 11/12/04 on my water front property and I was on channel 8 news. It was so beautiful to see it soaring around the lake. It was an adult eagle. Nature is so important to me! I look forward to seeing it again. It was great to see a Bald Eagle from my water front home! Courtesy of Janice Roberts Plymouth, Connecticut
Friday, March 10 at about 8:45 am, I had just passed the Glastonbury exit heading north on 91. I could see a bird in the sky and was amazed at its size. As I wondered what it was, it turned and I could see its white head. Thinking for a moment that it was a seagull, I soon realized what I was looking at, a true beauty. I was absolutely amazed and as tears came to my eyes, I looked over towards the CT river and saw another in the distance. Never did I think I would see one of these magnificent creatures in the wild. I travel that highway often and hope to see them again but if I never do, I will still consider myself extremely fortunate for this experience. Courtesy of Tammy Anderson
The first week of February on my way to work at aproximately 7:00 a.m. on Route 34 in Derby/Seymour Connecticut, as it winds along the Housatonic River. It was perched on a thick tree branch looking out over the river. It was unmistakeable -- large white head, clearly defined from the deep brown back, a much thicker bird than the ospreys we occasionally see on the river. I slowed almost to a stop to make sure I was seeing what I thought I was seeing. I have passed by several more times and did not see the bird, but I enjoyed the one sighting I did have. Courtesy of Eric Stockman, Monroe, CT.
Yes, they do exist in Meriden Ct. On Feb.16 at 5pm coming home from wall.on south main street I saw the eagle with my own two eyes. Oh, what a sight, as he swooped down just enough for me to get a good view of his majesty. Courtesy of Lee Seraphim
I was out in the yard today (2/11/2006) and saw three Bald Eagles perched in the trees in my neighbors yard in Danbury, CT. I did not expect to ever see Bald Eagles in Connecticut, especially in crowded Fairfield County. It was quite interesting to see the Blue Jay's swooping down almost attacking them. Courtesy of Dan Roth
Today I saw my first Bald Eagle flying over the Farmington River in Farmington Connecticut. I immediately came in to the PC to verify they are in this area and was pleasantly surprised that they are. I hope to see this magnificent animal again soon. Courtesy of David Burns
Wife, Nancy and I recently returned from an Alaska cruise with many Bald Eagle sightings. Today 8/19/05, Grandson Nate Kennedy and I were walking on the "papermill bike trail" in Windsor, CT, binoculars in hand, with the purpose of seeing a Bald Eagle along the Connecticut River. I learned to look for the "white spot" in the trees while in Alaska. We were fortunate to see one. We plan to return when the leaves have fallen allowing much better visibility and then again during the winter months. I too spotted my first Bald Eagle in flight over the Housatonic River at Sikorsky Aircraft.
Courtesy of Alan Dempsey, South Meriden, CT
February 19,2005
My son and I were crossing the Sikorsky Bridge driving northbound. We were halfway across it when a Bald Eagle flew in front of us flying towards the Sikorsky building. I was shocked saying to myself is it what I think it is. I excitedly told my son look out the window! It's a Bald Eagle! I always thought I would have to wait to see one in Alaska. We found out the CT River Eagle festival was on so we went. We saw another one in a tree through some binoculars that were set up and then we saw it fly across the river. Both sightings were so exciting. It was the best thing I ever saw! Courtesy of Amena Pabon-Bridgeport,CT.
1/2/05
Spotted an adult bald eagle today along the Naugatuck River, just south of Seymour. The eagle was perched high in a tree along the river. Never did get to see it fly, but it was a beautiful sight to see. Courtesy of Joan Chipokas
On November 12, 2004 an adult Bald Eagle landed in front of my water front property. I took over 30 pictures of him. It was the most magnificent sight I have ever seen in my life. I contacted news channel 8 and they came and did an interview and looked at the photo's I took. I was on channel 8 news on November 16, 2004 at about 6:15 P.M. I live in Plymouth Connecticut and I never expected to look out my window and see a Bald Eagle.
Courtesy of Janice Roberts |