Mississippi
January 30, 2012. Bald eagle seen in the trees on old highway 82 just
east of emcc mayhew campus.
Thomas Allen, West Point, Ms
I spotted a bald eagle flying over route 90 and landed at the shore between Long Beach and Gulfport, MS at approximately 3 pm 1/18/2012 — — K. Darling
My family and I just spotted a bald eagle roosting on a fallen log at the edge of the woods on hwy 25 in Leake County, Mississippi.
Danisha Shields
My wife, mother-in-law, and I spotted two mature bald eagles and one immature bald eagle roosted above Town Creek at the Eason Blvd bridge in Tupelo, MS.
Jonathan Markham
I was out by a lake in southern Madison county ms east of the city of flora, late pm on dec18 2011. while watching three large gaggles of Canadian geese which are as common around here as cotton a bald eagle landed on a peninsula in front of me. I was in my vehicle. . Land was open pasture surroundings.He landed a short distance from one of the geese groups near the shore. He stood there for 20 minutes during which time the geese came toward the eagle and watched him intently. Justifiably I presume, a raptor I know. He had a snowy white head and white tail. Positive id I am sure. I know a sparrow from Henrietta my neighborhood hawk!
Eagle then flew and landed in top of tree near lake and I departed. The eagle watch didn't indicate their overwintering in ms river valley with penetration this far south. Sighting was approximately 45 air miles to ms river at Vicksburg
alton phillips
We have sighted a bald eagle flying around our lake in leaksville, ms and have gotten some really good pictures.
Curtis Hood
I have seen a bald eagle and/or eagles driving on Seaman Rd., Vancleave, MS (approx. 5 miles north from I-10. Observed this morning at about 9:00 am eating a dead animal in the middle of the road.
Linda Stewart
I saw one bald eagle today, 10/24/2011, on Barlow Rd, in Copiah county. Approximately 5 miles from hwy 28. It was beautiful!
Heather Thornton
My wife and I saw a bald eagle in North Lowndes County, Mississippi Oct 11,2011. It had just taken flight and started to circle. Believe it was feeding on road kill that we saw on a county road.
WILLIAM WARNOCK
2/13/2011 - We saw a bald eagle in west Lowndes County Mississippi while driving on Hwy 45 South.
Daniel Hayward
Margaret Hayward
Columbus, MS
2/10/2011 – There have been a lot of ducks on the pond at our house. It took a second for it to register that there was an adult bald eagle swooping and attempting to grab one of the ducks!
Jimmy Pace
Tupelo MS
Jan 11,2011 rosebud, Leake county ms. My wife and I was out playing with our horses when my wife asked "what is that?" As I looked it was a bald eagle soaring in the wind. As we watched him circle around another one showed up. This one was a female. They soared around for a few minutes and continued on. It was a beautiful site!
Kline McDonald
On Monday January 10th, 2011 around 2:30pm my husband and I were out duck hunting on our lake when I spotted what looked to me to be an eagle on further investigation I found that it was. The eagle was out flying around chasing the ducks, it was a great sight to see especial in my own front yard. The eagle stayed in view for at least an hour or two and then we lost track of it. I live in Randolph Mississippi and to have something like that in my own front yard is such a great privilege.
April King
On Christmas Day 2010, my family and I spotted two bald eagles perched in a tree alongside US 78 about 1/4 mile east of the US 45 interchange. This is within the Tupelo city limits.
David Hutson
Today (12-13-10), my husband and I spotted a mature bald eagle in a field off of Hwy 15 near a farm pond in Ripley, MS (Tippah County). I called the landowner and he said that he had seen it two days ago in the same spot. This was our first sighting of a bald eagle in the wild. It was such an awesome thing to see!
Michelle Spellins-Johnson
I am reporting a bald eagle sighting today Nov. 27 2010. I was moving hay on my tractor and noticed the eagle flying along side the road. It seemed to be after another large bird. It even hit it in mid air a couple of times, but never did get it down completely before I had to leave. Never seen anything like it before. Union Co. MS.. the West Union Area.
Joel Willard
I am reporting a bald eagle sighting today, 11 November 2010.
The bird flew in front of my car as I was approaching the drive to my farm. It then circled around and flew in front of my car again as I was driving down the farm drive. It had prey in its claws and was struggling to gain altitude. It perched in a pine tree at the edge of one of my fields. It stayed there for about 45 minutes and then began to feed. I exited my car, which was parked in front of my barn about 600 feet from the tree, and I approached to about 200 feet. It watched me for about a minute and then flew off further into the pine stand.
Jason Whitfield, Hancock County, Mississippi, 4 miles East of Picayune, MS.
We live in the northern area of Hickory Hills in Gautier, Mississippi. Our property lies at the northern-most point and backs up to the marsh and river.
We have 11 acres of property with 2 stocked ponds, and spotted a bald eagle sitting by the pond closest to our home.
It stayed by the pond for only a few minutes, and flew into a nearby dead tree top over the marsh, where it stayed perched for some time.
It was very large, much larger than the ones we've seen here in past years. Hopefully this indicates that he's very healthy :)
In the past 10 years, we have had only had three sightings, and this particular eagle seemed to be much braver than the rest, coming very close to the
house, where we had a large dog in the yard, as well as two cats. Our pond often attracts hawks and cranes, but this was the first time we'd seen a bald eagle there.
He was smart enough to stay on the farthest side of the pond.
It was quite an awe-inspiring sight!
Joli Lauban
I saw a Bald Eagle in Hattiesburg, MS on Thursday 1/7/10 flying near the Turtle Creek Mall on US Hwy 98 west.
Benny Waddle
My grandfather and I saw a bald eagle flying over the field next to my house just off Highway 78 in New Albany, MS today at about 2 p.m. He had binoculars and we were able to pull over and briefly look at the bird. I appeared to be a mature adult. It was an amazing sight.
Ed Maxwell
I saw a bald eagle soaring over a pond 30 miles south of Jackson MS near D'lo on 11/11/09.
Stacy Wallace
I was thrilled to see a bald eagle soaring over my van as I was driving to work the other day Jan 9, 2009 I was heading south on Hwy 59 between Picayune, MS and Slidell, LA. I had no idea that we even had eagles here so Im sure that was a once in a lifetime moment. I am anxious to find a place nearby where I can observe them for a longer length of time.
Karen Baber Carriere, MS
Our son sighted a bald eagle on Wednesday, Nov 5,2008. We did not believe himm. The next morning we saw him perched in a tree down from our house. This is very strange. We live outside Shivers, Mississippi, in Simpson county.
Rob Berry
November 1, 2008 I spotted a mature Bald Eagle soaring along Hwy 15
between Ecru and Pontotoc, Mississippi. The area was near a farm pond and
sod farm, very open. I had never seen an eagle so closely in the wild and
was very excited when I recognized was exact species it was. It soared
very close to the road below power line level so every distinct feature
was evident. It was one of the most graceful creatures I have ever seen. I
was also very happy to share this experience with my daughter.
Thomas Aldridge / Adalyn Aldridge
2-26-2008
I cant tell you how excited I was to see a Bald Eagle soaring over my back yard in Ocean Springs, MS 39564. We live near St. Martin High School and near a water way where the Eagle appeared to be circling. As an animal enthusiast I am thrilled to know that they have made such a magnificent come back and now inhabit our area. How awesome!
Laura Wince
Location: the old Pine Island Golf Course,
slough just west of the end of West Simmons Circle
Ocean Springs MS 39564
When I forwarded the link to the vid to a friend of mine who lives southeast of me, she said she'd seen a bald eagle as well. The area is known as Fontainebleau.
Ocean Springs is east of Biloxi, MS
Tami Shelton
I WAS FISHING A NEW LAKE IN THE HOMOCHITTO NATIONAL FOREST IN CENTREAL MISSISSIPPI ON THE FIRST WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY 2008 AND SPOTTED A PAIR OF BALD EAGLES THAT PRACTICALLY STAYED IN THE AREA ALL AFTERNOON. I HAVE LIVED IN MISSISSIPPI ALL MY LIFE AND THIS IS THE SECOND SIGHTING THAT I HAVE HAD WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. MAYBE ALL THE EFFORTS OF PEOPLE IS STARTING TO PAYOFF. WHAT A SITE TO SEE, WHERE NOT LONG AGO YOU THOUGHT IT WOULD NEVER BE SEEN AGAIN. AND A NOTE TOO, THIS PARTICULAR LAKE IS ONLY APPROIMATELY 20 MILES FROM THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER IN NATCHEZ……SO I DON'T REALLY KNOW A WHOLE LOT ABOUT THERE HABITS AS FAR AS MIGRATING, BUT WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THIS TO BE A COMMON SITE TO SEE.
Vernon Bunch
On January 27, 2008 at approximately 4:00 PM my wife and I had just left our camp on Black Creek which is located south of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Our camp is located near the Desoto National forest and is in a somewhat remote location. Before we reached the paved road, approximately one mile along a gravel road, at about 200 feet above the tree tops I saw what I thought was a very large hawk but once I was able to drive to a clear area, away from the trees, I realized it was a bald eagle. It had a distinctive white / beige head and a dark brown body. I estimate it's wing span to have been 6-7 feet. It flew in a north west direction, parallel with Black Creek, gaining altitude as it flew out of sight. I have lived and enjoyed Mississippi outdoors all my life (I'm 58) and have never seen an eagle. A magnificent sight, thank you Lord.
Keith Tolar
My husband has seen a bald eagle twice this week (December 2007) from our house on Bayou Delisle, just North of Pass Christian in South Mississippi. The eagle was trying to steal a fish from an osprey. It must have been an awesome sight!
Erica Carter
Yesterday, Dec.10, 2007, my wife and I were traveling east on Highway 6 between Marks, Mississippi and Batesville, Mississippi. In an area called Locke Station. I could not believe it when I saw an eagle bank and turn just south of the highway and landed on its prey in an open field. Without a doubt it was an adult bald eagle. This is the first bald eagle I have ever positively identified in Mississippi.
Terry M. Joslin
I saw a bald eagle on tuesday 10/23/07 about 9:30 am about 3 miles south of Calhoun City, Mississippi.
I was on the highway 9 heading north going to work. Well there was a dead skunk in the road and as i got closer i saw a large bird fly up from the right side of the road. At first i thought it was a crane coming up out of a side ditch. As i got closer i realized it wasn't a crane and as i approached the carcass i clearly identified it as a bald eagle with the white head and white tail feathers as it flew directly over me and the highway heading east.
I was stunned to say the least. I have lived in this state most of my life and have never even heard of any bald eagles living here much less seeing one.
I consider it a privilege to have viewed such a majestic creature.
Just wanted to share this sighting.
Michael Wright
Sighted two mature bald eagles in flight while traveling east on Hwy 90 just over the Louisiana/ Mississippi state line. Unmistakable plumage. A third bird was flying with them, possibly another eagle but not confirmed.
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