Maryland
There is definitely a nest in Northern Anne Arundel county not far from Baltimore City. I have seen an eagle at least half dozen times in the last 6 weeks driving to and from work. As a photographer I am trying to locate a place to photograph it from, but the area is fairly inaccessible. It is a great site to see especially the last 2 times (in the last week) when it was in flight.
Jim Eichelman
On Sunday Feb. 24 I was treated to a half hour show above the fields on route 77 at the Monocacy river bridge. As I approached the bridge an adult eagle flew in front of the car and began circleing the field on the NE side of the bridge. Within a minute an adult red tailed hawk began to pester the eagle, and was joined quickly by what I assume was it's mate. They were successful in chasing the eagle away from that field, but it only flew to the other side of the bridge and continued to soar without their scorn. The eagle had little or no concern for me as I got out of the car and watched it fly over that field and another for the next 20 to 25 minutes. In my binoculars the bird was close enough to see in detail. Floating the Monocacy River for smallmouth has allowed my fishing sidekick and me to see eagles on a fairly regular basis, but this was by far the longest and most impressive sighting to date. If I saw these birds every day it would never get old, they are amazing.
Gary Rollins 3/11/08
On 2-29-08, around 11:00 am, I saw a Bald Eagle flying over my residance in
Williams Estates, Middle River, Maryland. I consider the sighting a
blessing.
Ronald E Gerbrick
I was driving down Comus Rd in Dickerson, MD on 02/28/08, and I sighted a
bald eagle in the middle of the field adjacent to the Sugarloaf Mountain
Vineyard and Winery. I stopped to look, at which point it took off and flew
over the car to the other side of the road. I have never seen one - it's
wing span was quite impressive!
Christina Barr
Sunday Feb 17, 2008 around 3:00 this afternoon in Marriottsville, Maryland - Howard County - overpass of I-70 on Rt#40, sighting of a mature Bald Eagle. Sitting on a tree, it appeared that he was counting cars. I didn't have time to pull over due to traffic so I got on I-70 and turned around on Rt#32. We pulled over with our emergency flashers on and was able to watch him for about 15 min before he flew off towards I-70. I guess it was about a mo ago I was driving towards Frederick MD on I-70 at the Woodbine/Lisbon ( Rt 94) exit and one launched from a tree over the highway. Then about a week ago I was driving on St John's Lane in Ellicott City, close to St John's Parish Day School, I was sitting thru a red light and sure enough, right above the lights, The most beautiful sight, a Bald Eagle flying over the road. I have been a bird watcher for many years but have never seen Bald Eagles in this part of MD.
Marcia Brake
Woodbine, MD
I have being see Eagle here In the Queenstown, Carmichael, Wye River area for the last 2 years. These 2 pictures were the only opportunities I had to get pictures. They have always been in a shaded area and not clear. One day last week I saw one out in the yard eating and went to get my camera and every time I was ready to snap the picture he flew away. I tired 2 times and every time I open the window up, he flew. The last time (3rd attempt) I just left the window open and walked out to our sun room to get the picture and he still flew away and I didn't see him return. But yesterday morning (2/1/08) there was a pair of them. It was raining so I didn't even attempt to take a picture. About an hour later I noticed that they were flying over the house. What a lovely sight to see, just beautiful.
Laura Bishop
1/27/2008
I was returning home from church at about 10 am heading south on Muddy Creek Road (West River) in Anne Arundel County. I spotted a large bird in the middle of one of the turf farm fields. At first, I thought it was a turkey or turkey vulture until it raised its head displaying its beautiful white feathers. I immediately turned the car around and pulled over. I observed the eagle for at least 20 minutes as it enjoyed its prey. After finishing its prey, it spread its wings and flew southwest over the horse farms toward the Sudley Road Convenience Center. This is only the second time I've seen an eagle in the wild. The other spotting was while on vacation at Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County. These are spectacular birds and something to see in their natural environments.
Troy Evans
This is to report sightings of 3 mature bald eagles and 1 immature bald
eagle in Leonardtown, MD along the waters of Breton Bay.
- On 1/19/08, I heard a harsh creaking cackle coming from the trees in my
property around 4 pm while walking my dog. When I came back to that area half
an hour later, I spotted 3 bald eagles on 3 different trees around 100 and 150
yards from my home. Using my binoculars, I noted that one of them is an
immature eagle, perching on a tree that I could see from my kitchen window, 100
yards away. It was a very cold day and I wondered whether the eagles came close
to the house to look for food. I have never seen them so close to the kitchen
side of the house (500 yards away from the waters of Breton Bay).
- Today, around noon, for the 1st time, I saw a pair of mature bald
eagles, perched together right next to each other on a tree. I think the male
(bigger size) was the one perched on a branch around 1 feet higher than the
female (smaller size). The tree is 150 yards away from my window, close to the
edge of the waters. The pair left after 1/2 hour.
- Today, around 1 p.m., for about half an hour, there were 3 mature bald
eagles perching on one tree that is growing next to the waters on Breton Bay
(500 yards from my home). At first, the bigger size eagle was at the top of the
tree with the smaller size eagle on a lower branch (50 feet away from each
other). Then, another mature eagle (smaller size) came to join the bigger size
at the top of the tree. After 1/2 hour, all 3 of them flew away.
Needless to say, I am just thrilled to have the opportunity to have these
sightings. I have been living for the past 5 years along the waters of Breton
Bay and did have sightings before of bald eagles along the waters and especially
on this favorite big tree that is growing right next to the waters.
Thao Nguyen
This morning (Jan 22, 2008, 11:15 am) in Bel Alton, Maryland, we were looking out our window into the back yard and saw a beautiful bald eagle. The eagle walked around the yard for about 5 minutes, then flew into the trees. We live about 7 miles from the Potomac River Bridge that connects Maryland and Virginia. This is the first eagle we have seen up close. We are truly amazed.
Courtesy of Dave & Susan Black
Maryland - 12/22/07 about 12:30pm.
Thankfully my husband was driving the car as we were traveling East on Rt 70 just past Rt 94 exit (Woodbine, MD), two Bald Eagles launched from some trees and flew over the highway heading in a Southwest direction; toward the Lisbon traffic circle. I was absolutely stunned to see what I knew was one Bald Eagle, then to realize that it was being followed by a second one.
Sharon Kolar
I believe I saw a Juvenile Bald Eagle this morning on my way to work. I was headed south on Dulaney Valley Road about 1/4 mile before the intersection with Jarrettsville Pike, next tot he Loch Raven Reservoir. I noticed a large bird feeding on a deer carcass. At first I thought it was a Turkey Vulture, but as I approached I could clearly see that it was an eagle. The bird was all brown with white speckled feathers viable on the wings when spread.
-Michael Buccheri
I see a pair of Bald Eagles almost everyday while driving across the bridge over Little Seneca Lake on Clarksburg Road. On 12/07/07 one of the eagles was flying over the water in the late afternoon. I am amazed with how many people drive by them everyday and never notice them. The eagles can be seen in the afternoon in a dead tree overlooking the lake.
Michael Connolly
Laurel, Maryland
My family saw a bald eagle soaring over Rte. 29 at the Rocky Gorge Dam
on Dec. 9, 2007 as we were driving south over the bridge. It was
gliding low and slow and passed right in front of our car. So
beautiful!
Lisa Kawata
I saw a bald eagle perched in a tree near Broadfording Road in Washington County, Maryland on 11/20/07. It was around 7:45 a.m. The eagle was precariously perched on the top of a tree only a few feet from the road. From a distance I thought it was a buzzard, but as I drew closer I noted the white head and tail. I stopped my car and considered trying to dig my camera out of my bag in the back seat. The eagle watched me for a moment and then flew off ahead of me. I followed with my car until he/she veered off from the road and landed in a tree about 50 yards from the road. This sighting was a complete surprise to me and certainly made my day. I was not aware there were eagles in the area. I often see red tailed hawks on Broadfording Road. This was my first eagle and, I hope, not my last.
Belva Barrus
My husband and I seen a bald eagle on 11/17/07 around 4:00 pm in the Whitehouse, Md. area. We were on Falls Road going north towards Mt Carmel Rd. The bald eagle was in a field about 50 feet off of the road perched on top of a dead deer. We took pictures and a video of it taking off. What a beautiful sight.
Mary Zaferes
saw a wonderful sight this morning 11/4/07 in middle river md, hawthorn area, the bald eagles wingspan appeared to be 48-54 inches and was soaring over the water looking for some fish, got to check my pics to see if they turned out.
rob allen
Bald Eagle siting in Crofton, Maryland 11/1/2007. We were leaving
Crofton at the Lake Louise exit to turn onto MD Rte 3 - we saw a bald
eagle circling Lake Louise - We were so excited - we had heard rumors
that there was a an eagle in the neighborhood and then we confirmed it
today. So Exciting - never ever expected one in my backyard!
Leticia Ozuna
I live just 3/10 of a mile over the Baltimore City line into north Anne Arundel County. This morning (07/21/07) at 7:37 a.m. I was having a cup of coffee while sitting on my front porch, which faces south away from Baltimore. There are a lot of large old growth trees in this neighborhood and I noticed quite a disturbance to my right a few streets over. Birds were fleeing the trees in droves and I looked up and saw what I first took to be a turkey buzzard. It was unmistakably a bald eagle with the telltale white head and tail feathers. He/she was circling in a large pattern and disappeared briefly from sight before returning to the same place. I now wonder if it isn’t nesting somewhere in southwest park.
As I watched, my wife came outside and we both observed this. I saw a brief unique profile of the eagle extending its neck way out and looking down. You could see the beak very well during this look. What a graceful thing to behold. I thought of that John Denver lyric, "and though you’d be a poor man if you never saw an eagle fly…" Well, now I have.
Bob Treadaway
I didn't think it was possible. I just saw one this morning in my back yard. We live on Lake Elkhorn in Columbia, MD and have a marshy area behind our house where hawks often hunt and ducks and geese hang out. I saw it walking in the marsh and thought it was a duck at first, but only the head and tail were white. Then I saw it fly up into a tree and I saw how big it was. Amazing - it was gorgeous!
-Jill Snyder
Driving down Old York Rd near Corbett Rd in Monkton last Saturday
(02/24/07) I spotted a deer carcass and some black buzzards helping
themselves. Then I noticed the bird with a white head and yellow beak. I
stopped the car and I thought I was seeing things. I knew right away it was
a bald eagle. We looked each other in the eye and I gasped. What a
magnificent creature! Right away it took flight. I keep looking for it
everytime I pass the spot, hoping I'll be fortunate to see it again. This
is the only time I have ever saw one and I'm just thrilled.
Terry Richardt
Saturday 02/10/07 at approximately 11:00a.m. I was waiting in traffic on York Rd in Timonium and looked up and saw a fairly large bird soaring pretty high up. I didn't pay much attention to it because I thought it was just a black bird. Then I saw it from a different angle and could see the white head. I excitedly pointed it out to my husband and told him I thought it might be a bald eagle. Just then it turned and we both saw the white tail. I told him no other large bird has a white head and tail. Definitely a bald eagle. I was shocked to see one in that area. It turned west and soon disappeared from sight.
Marylin Bonnett
February 5, 2007 8:25am. Driving west on Route 50 between Davidsonville and Bowie around mile 14. I could see the bald eagle high up in the trees on the north side of the highway. It was beautiful and amazing and awe inspiring. I looked on a map and found that the Patuxent River runs directly below the highway at that point.
Karen Heine
I was driving home on I-70 East around noon. I was about 3 miles East of the Monocacy River when I noticed a large bird flying in circles well ahead of me just North of the interstate. As I got closer I was able to get a good look at the bird's color and size. The bird changed direction and headed right towards the median strip. That's when I saw the brilliant white head and yellow beak and realized the bird was a bald eagle. It was awesome!
Matt Spisso
A co-worker and I were standing outside our office building in Laurel Maryland, and spotted a Bald Eagle soaring over US Route 1 and Cherry lane. What an awesome sight to see The Bald Eagle so close within city limits and to us, no trees, just buildings around us, The Eagle must have soared in the same circle for about 1/2 hour, till he/she disappeared. This was just last year in December 2006.
Steve MacNaught
I took these pictures yesterday (Jan 7, 2007) as I was driving on the new 43 extension from Middle River to White Marsh. I was not quick enough to pull over to get my camera so it didn't turn out so great. I was so excited to see these amazing birds and I had my 2 grandsons with me (ages 10 and 8 ) which made it special also. I have never seen one in the wild although I am always looking. I am glad I did and with the protection it has had in the past allowed my grandchildren to see it also.
Janie Earl
I saw a pair of Bald Eagles flying over the Washington Beltway in Potomac Maryland on Friday December 8th at around 9:20 am. It was an incredible sight to see the White head and Tails as they soared over the Beltway.
Darrell K. Bryant
I saw a beautiful bald eagle in a tree near Linthicum, MD around 4:30 on Thanksgiving day. Everyone thought I was crazy - saying there are no eagles in this part of the country. I AM 100% SURE IT WAS A BALD EAGE - and beautiful at that.
Melissa Wilson
Hey, i jsut found your site as I was googling Bald Eagle's. Anyway, I saw one yesterday (11-19-2006) about 3 miles north of North Harford High School on MD 165 in Pylesville. He was just grand and circling on updrafts and I woudl estimate his wing span of at least 5 feet.
Bob Ott
11/09/2006
Have seen two bald eagles this week on two occasions across the street from St. John the Evangelist Catholic church in Baldwin. This is off the Long Green Pike in Baldwin.
Both sightings occurred at about 9:45 am.
During the first sighting, both eagles were harassing a large red shouldered hawk and eventually chased it out of the area.
It was an amazing sight, seeing this pair of eagles team up on the hawk and chasing it away.
Courtesy of Sam Anson
Baldwin, MD
I was driving on Cromwell bridge road along the Loch Raven Reservoir and Gunpowder River in Baltimore County Maryland on 3/20/2006, when I looked among the trees along the river bed as I always do for the 3 Blue Herons that frequents there. That is when I saw the beautiful white headed Bald Eagle just resting in a tree. A wonderful feeling indeed. I got home, checked my bird book to make sure it was possible, and called my wife who travels the same path and unfortunately, she just missed it. We will be on the look out from here on out.
I can now better imagine how the those fellows felt in Louisiana when they spotted the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker. Courtesy of Keith Zumbrun
A few days ago, while photographing Canada Geese at Centennial Lake in
Howard County, Maryland (20 minutes from Baltimore)--I spotted a Bald
Eagle. It was so far away that even with my 400mm lens I wasn't
positive. When I returned home I enlarged the image on my computer
and, indeed, it was a Bald Eagle. I went back today, hoping to see it
again. I was thrilled when he flew over the lake and soared over me.
The eagle was still fairly high, but I was able to get a decent photo.
Courtesy of Michael Oberman
I spotted a beautiful Bald Eagle in Lanham, MD at approximately 5:30 pm on March 9Th. It fly over me in the Glenn Estates neighborhood at Forbes blvd. and Halton Terr. It was heading southeast toward a large pond. I was truly struck by shear beauty of this bird. The stealthy graceful glide, very quite, very striking. We should protect this animal and all cost.
I recently reported a Bald Eagle sighting in Lanham, MD, on March 9th. I would to add to my report of the sighting. The feeling that came over me, was as though the Bird was give me a gift or greeting of just flying over. It seem to glance at me for a moment I didn't see it take of. It just seem to appear. There is no mistaking an American Bald Eagle. when you see it you know it. It's an experience wish everyone could have. Courtesy of K N Johnson
Their are Bald Eagles everywhere in Fort Washington, Maryland. Along Swan Creek, a tributary off the Potomac River just south of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, you can observe pairs of Bald Eagle competing with Blue Herons for the booties in the shallow waters of Swan Creek. This area seems to be a majestic paradise for these wonderful creatures. Courtesy of Glen Clark
I was driving home at dusk on Jarrettsville Pike about 3 miles north of Jacksonville at the Harford County line when I saw the silhouette of a rather large bird flying towards me. My first thought was it was a Red Tail or Coopers hawk which are common in the area, but then I realized it was way too big for that. As he drew closer and caught the fading sunlight I could see clearly it's white head and tail feathers. I could see him for only a few seconds before he headed into the darkness - but it was the coolest couple of seconds I've had since I've been watching birds. Courtesy of Jim Harrison
I live in Hanover, MD. On Monday 2/20/06 (Presidents’ Day) my grandson and I saw our first eagle. We where out washing my car and I looked up and saw this large bird with a white head and tail. And I said to my grandson that is an Eagle. My grandson is 9 and I’m 46, this was both of our both sightings. What a thrill. Courtesy of Adrian Stewart
Every day I commute into Baltimore City from the south. I exited I-95 and was on 395 with the skyline in sight directly in front of me when I looked down on the mudflats of the harbor to my left. I noticed a flock of seagulls chasing a very large bird. Upon closer inspection to the bird’s dark brown body, and pure white head and tail, I knew it was a bald eagle. I couldn’t believe it was so close to the city. What an incredible sight! Courtesy of Mike Rae
On the way to the post office this morning I spotted an adult Bald Eagle perching in a tree on the North side of Little Seneca Lake in Black Hill Regional Park. It’s the first time since the 1980’s that I’ve seen a Bald Eagle in Maryland. When I was young and lived near Scientist’s Cliffs, I would see nesting pairs just off Chesapeake Bay. What a great feeling to see them again. Thank you for allowing us to share our sightings on your website!
Courtesy of Jennifer N. Wingard
On 165 about 3 miles north of the center of Jarrettsville, saw an adult eagle right by the shore of eden mill creek, several people stopped to take pictures, the bird was gorgeous. I had never seen one outside of a zoo before, Stunning! 12-4-05 12:15PM Courtesy of Matthew Loraditch
In the northeast corner of Maryland, just over the Pennsylvania border, the Susquehanna River meets the Chesapeake Bay. 10 or 12 miles to the north, near the intersection of Rts. 1 and 222, is the Conawingo dam, a migration stopping point for mature and juvenile bald eagles. There is public parking just below the dam with amazing views. On one occasion, I counted at least 40. They were everywhere, in flight, perched in trees just above the parking lot, perched on high tension towers, at the breast of the dam....awesome! Best viewing is between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Courtesy of Ed Yablonski
We are seeing many pairs of eagles along the Potomac River both on the Maryland and Virginia sides. I live approximately 8 miles, south from the Wilson bridge, and see 3-4 pairs around Dogue creek adjacent to and on the base at Fort Belvoir, US miltary post. Numerous pairs are also seen at Mason Neck State Park in Virginia. Courtesy of Jack O'Malley
My husband saw a bald eagle fly over our home in Deale, MD and I just saw one flying over the highway in Bowie, MD. 9-28-05 Courtesy of Lynn Baker |