Mississippi
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.
Justine Lyons |