Mississippi
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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