North Carolina
On my way to work this morning, traveling west on HWY 98 out of Wake Forest, I saw two bald eagles circling above. One of them dived into the trees. Absolutely magnificent! I have seen them in Manitoba, where I am originally from. Felt like they were saying Hi!
Liz Bennett
Wake Forest, NC
Bald eagle sighting. 1. Lake Lure, NC. Today.
Awesome!
Rebecca Lynch-Maass
Saw an eagle just west of wallace nc on hyw 41 saturday morning...........first I have ever seen in wild...........beautiful bird!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Doug Teachey
Bald Eagle sighted at Belews Creek Lake, Stokesdale, North Carolina today
1/21/12 at 3:30PM. Fantastic sighting. Tried to take photo on I Pad but too
far away. Have seen this Eagle on two other occasions this past year.
Doug Woolweaver
Jan. 19, 2012
Lake Brandt, Greensboro
Greenway Trail
Was walking on the trail across the bridge when I spotted a large bird
flying to a tall tree with a very clear white head and white tail
feathers. I heard there were bald eagles nesting at Lake Higgins and
have read the Piedmont Bird Club webpage all about them, but I have
only lived here for two years and not seen one. Ive seen red tailed
hawks and a barred owl in the past but never a bald eagle until today.
As I was standing on the bridge to my astonishment it flew right
towards me. As it got closer and closer there was no doubt, it was a
bald eagle. I have never seen a bald eagle before and it was
beautiful, and it flew right over me not ten feet over my head. It was
holding a small fish in its feet. It was the most exciting moment. I
am so glad that it is here. I just wanted to share, it had a white
head so I am assuming it may be the same one that has been coming for
years.
L.Forrest
Just saw a Bald Eagle over the Haw River in Chatham County NC. It was beautiful.
Julie Benbow Dye 1/2/12
2011
We live in Moore county in NC and today December 31, 2011 we saw two bald eagles flying over our yard. My husband spotted them and thought at first they were hawks, but got out the binoculars and saw that they were indeed bald eagles.They were magnificent. They soared so gracefully above us. We were so excited because we had never seen any before.It was indeed a wonderful moment to see these two birds soaring.
Bill Rank
Location: Bald Mountain,NC
Address: Osprey's View
Direction: Facing WNW
Elevation: ~ 4000'
Temp: 36F
Visibility: >10 miles
Sitting on the front porch of a rented mountain cottage, noticed a large bird flying low over the ridge line in a downward swoop.
I was only able to see the bird from a horizontal position at a distance of approximately 30 meters.
No visual aids were used. The bird appeared to be an eagle. No sound was heard, and the wing this were moving to permit the bird to stay in a wing level and downward attitude.
Upon viewing the pictures on your web site, comparing the photos and data of both the immature and golden eagles, identification was made as an immature male bald eagle.
This was the first immature Bald eagle I have encountered. There are numerous bald eagles along the Savannah River near I-20, Augusta GA which I see at least weekly. So, this was a pleasant and welcomed surprise.
Dr. John F. Houpt II, PhD
Dec 29, 2011
I live in Mebane NC and at 4:30 yesterday afternoon 2 eagles flew into my yard and landed in the top of an oak tree. They came from the direction of hwy 119. It was the most amazing thing I have ever seen. I had seen one years ago that flew over but never two together. Their wing spand was huge! So graceful in flight. I wish I had my camera available.
Mrs. Cole
We saw a bald eagle on the golf course at Firethorne Country Club along the creek that follows the 13th hole at 1:00 pm.
James Bower
There have been Bald Eagles on Lake Santeetlah, NC for years. I don't know if they've returned yet this year. Does anybody know?
K R Mara
December 12, 2011...My husband and I spotted a Bald Eagle this morning at
Rocky River on Hwy 200 north
on the Union and Stanly county line. Due to size, I feel that it might
have been a male.
S Baucom
I sited a bald eagle on my weekly morning commute from Charlotte, NC to Hilton Head Island along Cedar Creek Rd (aka – Route 200) just below Fishing Creek Dam. The eagle was perched up in a tree on the west side of the Catawba River just north of the bridge (road mentioned above). There were several birds perched on rocks in the lake below him which caught my eye first but you couldn't miss his white head and large body!
It was so exciting to see!
Ketha M. Heron
My husband and I saw a bald eagle today about 12:45 pm in Atlantic Beach, NC in Hoop Hole Creek. He circled several times and dove the creek while fishing. Really cool.
B Whitley
I am writing to report that I just saw a bald eagle at 1:30 pm
here on Sunday, October 30, 2011.
I saw that your website has listings of sitings. I found your website
as I was stunned to see this bald eagle and had to come inside to
confirm this might be possible here. I saw the eagle flying over the
water and then the woodlands off of Highway 50 near the Surf City
community center. I noticed your website lists another sighting in
Surf City. I had been observing osprey, hawks and an abundance of
vultures over the past several months. This was unmistakably a bald
eagle with the completely white head, fanned out white tail feathers
and black wings and body. What a beautiful thing to see and know these
eagles are here.
Karen Comstock
Greenville,NC - October 26, 2011 - I was entering the Greenville greenway this morning at Beech Street. I saw a pair of bald eagles circling to the north above the Tar River. They flew west and disappeared behind trees. I saw them moments later circling in the northwest beyond the river. They had white heads dark bodies, white tails and yellow beaks. The wingspan was several feet.
L.V. Behr II
This morning, Oc. 24, 2011, in Wilmington, NC I was on my morning run on Masonboro Sound Road when I saw a Bald Eagle. It was early, around 8am. I was running with my dog and we were the only ones on the road. I immediately spotted the bird flying just over the trees. The bird had the signature white head, his body was dark in color, and the tail feathers were white. I could also see a distinct yellow beak. It was amazing. My dog and I actually stopped in our tracks while the bird flew toward us flying just over the road. The bird was not flying very high in the air when it was coming towards us, so I could really see the detail. Then as it came right above us the bird turned left (our right, his left) down a heavily wooded driveway towards the water. The water is less than a 1/3 of a mile from the road. It's size was impressive. I knew immediately it was a Bald Eagle. It was really amazing how close the bird came to us.
Melissa Adams
Friday, October 14th, 2011 – While on my afternoon run, I saw a bald eagle flying from the south heading northeast. I'm located in Monroe NC, and my location is approximately 4 miles south of the junction of 601 S and Hwy 74. There was no doubt it was a Bald eagle, it was very large, flying high, and had that distinctive dark body and white head and neck, which really stood out against the blue sky. I'm from Seattle and Michigan, where its common to see the bald eagle in the wild, I hadn't realized there were bald eagles in North Carolina, so it was very exciting to see.
Jill Prasnicki
Today, Wednesday, October 12, 2011, an adult bald eagle swooped down out of a tree on the right side of the road, crossed the road maybe 50 ft in front of me and about 25 ft off the ground. This was on Morphus Bridge Road between Zebulon and Wendell, NC. I almost drove off the road! It was so beautiful, and I was so excited! As a Wildlife Biology major who did my senior project on bald eagles, I was thrilled to see one so close up! No large lakes nearby so I don't know if s/he is a resident or was just passing through. Made my day!!
Beverly Cotter
Burnsville, NC: On September 20 and again on October 1, 2011, I observed a bald eagle flying over highway 19-E near the intersection of Prices Creek Road in Yancey county. This is over the Cane River, where fish would be available for the eagle. I don't know if it was a permanent resident, or perhaps was migrating. I have learned to look closely at high-flying birds, and to recognize the eagles by their very dark bodies, with long wings usually held at right angle to the body, and the bright white head and tail when the sun hits it. It is so exciting to see these beautiful birds!
Betty McGalliard
On Monday Sept. 26, 2011 I saw an adult bald eagle swoop down and pick up a road kill black snake. This happened on Highway 3 just 1/4 mile west of downtown Kannapolis, North Carolina. Was very exciting!
Martha McMahan
We saw a bald eagle today, September 18, 2011, on the side of Highway
US 1 north, 2 miles off I-85 at the North Carolina/Virginia border.
He had recently killed what appeared to be a large rabbit. We turned
around and went back. He watched us and then went airborne with his
lunch and flew away. So exciting. We didn't know eagles lived near us.
Gloria Bulger
Just wanted to report that I saw a bald eagle in Surf City, NC on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011. It was amazing.
Brandi Stettler
September 6, 2011, at 2:30 pm, in Snow Creek Cove on Lake Hickory in Hickory, NC, my two puppies and I spotted a huge female Golden* Eagle from our boat dock. She landed in a dead pine tree directly across from our dock. We took the pontoon out and got a picture of her setting on her perch. We have many Osprey's in our cove, however, it would be wonderful if our Nation's bird took up residence in our little part of the world.
Randy Davis
* perhaps it might have been an immature bald eagle
Bald Eagle was spotted today, 9/1/11 at around 1:30 EDT. Eagle was fling over my home which is located at 4,500’ about 3 miles NW of Boone, NC on Rich Mtn.
Gray King
Bald Eagle sighted this morning at Austin Pond, just off US 70 Hwy, near Clayton, North Carolina.
Brad Worley
I spotted a Bald Eagle today at 11:30 am from the hilltop in the center of Saxapahaw, NC. It was flying just about parallel to the Haw River but about a hundred yards east, headed north but really just sailing on the air currents. Shopping for lunch, maybe.
J. Ripley
Sitting in my home at 2pm, 10 Feb 2011, some movement caught my eye and
as I looked out a large window I saw a beautiful bald eagle soar past,
not more than 30-40 feet above the ground. This occurred in Blounts
Creek, NC. Which is coastal NC and against the Pamlico river.
It was awesome!
Mike Ryan
I was sitting in my car taking a phone call because my service was
choppy inside the house and I'm glad it was! I looked up and saw a
Bald Eagle soaring in the sky above my neighborhood (Woodcroft) in
South Durham near I-40 & Hwy's 54 & 55. We have red-tailed hawks here
fairly often but in all my time here I'd never seen a Bald. Beautiful
and unmistakeable.
Jen Forrest
South Durham, NC
I saw an American Bald Eagle while traveling the 70 mile per hour stretch between New Bern and Kinston, North Carolina. Couldn't believe it because I thought they were only located in the western part of the state.
Vicky Thornton
Saw a bald eagle 1-24-11 swoop into University Lake near Carrboro, NC and grab a small fish.
Bill Garrity
My cousin who lives next door to us in Waxhaw, North Carolina called to tell us of a beautiful sitting of two bald eagles yesterday. I did not believe him until he described the bird perfectly as the bald eagle. He stated he was in his backyard when the large looming bird sweeped across the field in his back yard. Soon afterwards another joined the first one. Both gracefully flew away into a pine forest ajoining the field.
Donica Davidson
Waxhaw, North Carolina
I am convinced that I did indeed spot a Bald Eagle today as we traveled along 15-501 South near Erwin Road. This magnificent bird was landing in the top of a tree that borders Duke Forest. It had the distinct features known only to a mature Bald Eagle. I was in awe to say the least. I can't believe I didn't have my camera either_a picture would certainly substantiate that sighting for everyone probably will think I'm nuts ! Definitely not an osprey or hawk_the distinct markings of his head & tail were so prominent & exactly as I would expect. I feel lucky to have seen this rare bird today !
Daisey B. Lane
I have been watching a Bald Eagle for the past 45 minutes as he/she sits across the cove atop a very tall tree. It caught my eye as I was sitting here because of it's size. I am at Catawba Cove at the Seven Oaks Bridge between North Carolina and South Carolina. This is the first time I have ever seen one here. It is too far for me to photograph it with my little digital although I have tried. Hopefully it will come closer.
Pat Misiek
Sunday 8 January 2011 an apparently mature bald was observed for about 45 minutes in a tree on Lake Wylie, North Carolina. Too far for photography with my lenses. Finally left the perch and proceeded southward along the lake. Observation time was from about 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM in clear, but windy, weather. Wonderful beasties and have observed them in Montana where I grew up.
Martin P. Dowling
2010
Today, December 30, 2010 around 3 p.m. I was driving over Jordan Lake in Chatham County when I saw a large, completely dark brown bird fly overhead. It was way too large to be a buzzard (turkey vulture) and it was definitely not an osprey or a hawk. It was a juvenile bald eagle and it just flew over the road into the trees near the lake. We have seen bald eagles during the warm months, but never in the winter. Now I just need to get a picture or a video of one!
Monica Hudak
On the morning of December 30, 2010 we sighted a pair of Bald Eagles. They were flying along the Neuse river off highway 401 and Mitchell Mills Road near Rolesville, NC. We were able to take a photo of one perched on a tree before they flew westward.
Brett Wagner
My wife and I saw an adult bald eagle in Zebulon, NC, Dec. 26, 2010 while driving just after a snowstorm. He or she was perched in a large tree over the road, and it flew away as we approached. Beautiful sight, and the first we have actually seen in the wild.
Skip & Blakely Amidon
Zebulon, NC
I just wanted to report my sighting of a bald eagle today (21 Dec, 4:15 pm) at Falls Lake Dam, NC. We were walking on the dam and the bird suddenly passed us - it was flying from east to west. I was even lucky to take a few photos of it, please see the attached example. We moved from Denmark to NC a couple of months ago and this is the first time we see a bald eagle.
Claus Weinell
I saw a bald eagle today (Saturday, December 11, 2010) around 3:30 pm, flying from north to south, as we traveled on Highway 64, just east of Ramseur, North Carolina (Randolph County).
~Wanda Duncan
Just wanted to report that we saw a bald eagle on the side of Johnny Shaw Road outside Pittsboro, NC, in chatham county on Dec 9th..it was alone, and flew off promptly when we stopped the car to look at it, and was clearly a bald eagle, with the white tail feathers, etc. this was around noon on Thursday..could not get a picture before it left.
Deborah Bair
Chatham County, NC
I spotted a Bald Eagle today on my way into Wilson NC, on Frank Price Church Rd. near Black Creek. I've seen Bald Eagles in the zoo and such, But never in person. This Eagle was circling a soybean field. I was so surprised I had to stop in the road to watch him as he majestically soared with a beautiful blue sky background. He had beautiful white head and tail feathers, and a wing span that was at least four to six foot. This scene was breathtaking. Today will be a Veterans Day I will never forget. I'm proud to be an American, and I Praise God for creating such a beautiful animal.
Shayne West
I was photographing sunrise at Jordan Lake in Chatham County. At about 7:15 AM November 7, 2010 I saw an Eagle perched in a tree on the North side land bar in the lake at the intersection of Martha's Chapel Rd. & Fearrington Point Rd. He looked to be pretty large, and his white head and tail feathers were clearly identifiable. Of course, by the time I was able to change my lens to a telephoto he flew off in the opposite direction where several other birds were "fishing" the waters. Regardless it was exciting and a sight to behold!
Denise Worden
Bald eagle sighting in Durham County, NC at 11:20AM Sunday October 24.
Flying south over intersection of Duke Street and Highway 85.
No opportunity to take a photo, but I've seen these birds before and it was clearly a bald eagle! White head, white tail, and larger than the usual suspects we have in this area. Gorgeous; made my day!
Jessica Sheffield
I live on Emerald Isle,North Carolina. Whilst riding my horse at Patsies pond, Croatan forest, on highway 24, I was blessed by the sighting of a Bald eagle that flew over my head and landed in apine tree in front of me. He stayed there for a couple of minutes, then took of, circled the lake a couple of times then disappeared. ( friday 15th oct )
Nikki Mayfield
While on vacation in Corolla N Carolina 10/12/10 we saw a bald eagle on the roof top of the Farmers Daughter shop, being swooped by some black birds. How amasing we have seen eagles at Homero in CentralPa never here in N Carolina,
Carol Beatty
We were on Lake Lure, NC in Rutherford county about 10am on Saturday 10/9/2010. A beautiful bald eagle flew and landed in a tall pine. We were on the west end of the lake. A couple of hours later we saw the eagle circle the center of the lake and drop down and grab a nice fish from the water. Quite a thrill for us!
Guy Ogino
Saw a bald eagle being chased by a smaller bird over Lake Junaluska in Haywood Count, North Carolina, September 30, 2010 at 6PM. Eagle was flying over the lake and then turned back West and out of sight.
Terry Gess
On Sunday September 26, 2010 my wife and I saw a bald eagle on Ryland Road about 3 miles North of Belvidere, NC in Perquimans County. He was standing on the side of the road and took off about 40 feet in front of us.
Stephen Cloclasure
Driving to Raleigh on I-40, about 2 miles west of Exit 312, 40/42. Flew from left to right over the interstate. Very clearly could see the white head and white tail.
David Maultsby
Johnston County,N.C.
Forsyth County Parks & Recreation - Tanglewood Park
Southwestern corner of Forsyth County, NC approximatley 10 miles west of Winston-Salem.
Today at approximatley 5:15PM while gathering my belongings from my work vehicle and moving to my personal car I notice flying east to west a large bird fairly close to the ground 50' or so.
I knew immediately by sight what this spectacular creature was
Being a birder and unofficial Park naturalist I carry binoculars with me in my vehicle and by chance I had them in my hand at that moment.
Through the field glasses, no doubt about it, positive ID, fully mature Bald Eagle.
After it passed me it began circling a pond and eventually flew below the tree line.
I plan to keep a definite look out for additional sightings.
Christopher S. Weavil
I just saw my first bald eagle. On the morning of Sept. 13, 2010 at about 9:20 am. I was sitting in my kitchen in Cape Carteret, NC and saw a bird up high. I took a double take when I saw the white head and tail and when I went outside to see better I realized it was a bald eagle!! He was circling around for a while over the house then flew southward, still circling until I could no longer see it. It was beautiful and I feel so lucky to have seen it
Julie MacMahon
Cape Carteret, NC
I spotted my first bald eagle on Sunday, September 12th at 8:45 am. We live near 40 and 54 in South Durham, NC in 1520 Magnolia Place. He preened and cleaned his feathers for about 45 minutes then took off and flew right in front of my deck. The most gorgeous bird I have EVER seen!! I took photos of him and luckily got one just as he took off...
Suzanne Vargas
August 28, 2010 I was fishing in a Bass fishing tournament with my father in North Carolina on High Rock Lake near where Hwy 8 crosses at Abbotts Creek, when I noticed a very large bird flying along the treeline by the lake bank. As it came closer I thought it was a very large hawk and told my dad to look up. After saying that I noticed it had a white head and tail feathers and was far too large to be a hawk....We just stood there as it flew by right at the top of the trees right in front of us, speechless, not believing what we were seeing. after it passed we looked at each other and said, "that was a bald eagle" and a huge one at that. It was beautiful! I wanted a picture of it, but it never landed and we did not see it again?
Jason Redd
Advance, NC
I was very surprsed to see a bald eagle standing on NC 74 in Polk County, NC at 7 am this morning. It was a little foggy and from a distance I thought it was a vulture. As my car got closer he rose up, and WOW!
Amy Correll
I saw a bald eagle today on NC50 where it goes over Falls lake, Wake forest. I was taking pictures of the bridge for work purposes, then as I pulled away in my truck I noticed it fly across the road about 30' above me. It was a bird of prey with a white head and white tail feathers. I turned around and came back to see if I could see it and photograph it. I had my Nikon D90 with a 80-400mm lens attached but I never saw it again. The one I saw wasn't huge, maybe a little bigger than the gulls that frequent that area.
Christian Coombes
I saw one fly over today--Feb 12 2010 in Davidson County North Carolina. We live on 8 acres. It flew over fairly low while I was out planting trees. It was a large one.
Sandra Hall
Today Jan.18th 2010 my husband and I were driving past Lake Waccamaw in Columbus County NC, on our way back to Hwy. 211 when we saw 2 bald eagles, which were just above the tree tops in an open field. They were what seemed to me to be playing together. Thats what first caught my eye. Then my husband noticed the white head and white tail feathers on both. One continued to follow the other way up into the sky. We watched them for about 10 minutes soaring right above our heads. It was the most amazing sight we have ever seen. I hope to see them again and again.
Nancy Powers
2009
We've got a bald eagle living in the high pines around Macgregor Lake right in Cary NC. First time I saw him was six months ago as he flew across the lake with two crows soaring in pursuit. Looked like two F-15s shadowing an errant jumbo jet. The eagle completely ignored the crows (who routinely gather in large, loud numbers to harass the multiple hawks in our wooded neighborhood). Saw the eagle again over the lake yesterday. Beautiful.
Ash DeVane
I know that this is the second time I've posted a bald eagle sighting, but I have seen one down Center Hill Highway in Hertford, NC, Perquimans County. She's always sitting in a field or either in one of the nearby trees. She is absolutely gorgeous and the only one that I can get on camera. All the other ones fly away!
Elizabeth Skinner
I saw my first Bald Eagle yesterday December 11th 2009. Being a wildlife photographer I always carry a camera with me, got photos, it took my breath away, on the old river road right here in Murphy North Carolina, on the way back home from the town of Murphy, what a sight to see, I have photographed many bear, but not an Eagle, what a sight to see.
Linda Mack Murphy North Carolina
North Carolina, Randolph County / November 24, 2009
I was driving on a side road off Old hwy 49 south just outside of Asheboro, NC not far from the the community of Farmer. I came around a curve and had to slow down due to a huge bird was in the opposite lane eating on a small dead animal. I at first thought it was a huge vulture or buzzard until I got close and it raised it head and had the full white head of feathers and that golden beak. I thought I was seeing things until it flew up into a pine tree about 30 feet up and looked back down at me and then there was no doubt. What a beautiful bird! I didn't know we had Bald Eagles in Randolph County and that is how I found this site.
D. Whatley
11-24-09 - I saw my first live Bald Eagle this morning about 3 miles east of Elm City, North Carolina. It flew across the road right in front of my truck at a low level. No mistaking it was an eagle with the white head, white tail feathers and gold feet. It was huge. Maybe 6-7 foot wing span. Beautiful bird.
Ted Rhodes Jr.
Today (November 21, 2009) my family and I saw a beautiful bald eagle soaring down in Hertford, North Carolina, and it was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. I love eagles and honestly think that they are the most beautiful animals on Earth. This one today spoke to a part of me that changed my outlook on life completely. Thank God for eagles and let them continue to fly free! Also, my dad and I go down to Columbia,NC and Roper, NC to the catfish ponds and we see eagles everytime we go. Good luck to anyone who reads this and wants to do the same!
Elizabeth Skinner
On Saturday, October 17th around 2:30 pm, my daughter and I were driving down Johnson Ridge Rd. in Elkin, NC when I saw a large bird flying in the sky. At first, I thought it was a vulture until it came closer. When it had flown above the car, I could see its white head and tail feathers. Then, I knew it was a bald eagle. I stopped my car on the side of the road so I could get out and see the bird. It flew over the trees, out of site. We returned home to find the eagle circling over our home. I ran inside the house to tell my wife and son to come out and see the eagle. I wish I had had a camera with me to take photos. It all happend so fast! What an amazing sight!
Jeff Parker
While sitting in my van in the rain in gastonia nc.A great bald eagle sitting a couple hundred feet from the road next to south fork river in spencer mtn.He actually ended up chasing some other bird down into the water.I went to local paper with some video of him and when i came back by he was back in that same tree.i hope he has found a home.It was something to watch him fly.
Gary Stewart
Aug. 19, 2009
Saw my first Bald Eagle on Rockingham Fishing Club Lake in Reidsville NC. Eagle flew down to the water and touched the water then rose to the other side of the lake. The Eagle then circled and again flew down to the water catching a small fish and flew away. Nobody is going to believe this and oh by the way "It was beautiful"!
Steve Gilley
I saw a Bald Eagle at 6:30 PM on Friday September fourth, My friend and I were playing golf at Oak Hollow Golf Course. We were on the sixth hole when we saw it fly right over us. We could not believe what we were seeing. It is the first Eagle that I have seen in the wild. I am not a birdwatcher but this was a truly incredible and awsome sight.
Mark Doss
Jamestown, NC
(9-4-09) This AM while walking on the fitness trail behind COA in Elizabeth City, NC I saw an adult Bald Eagle following the path of the boardwalk built out over the Pasquotank River. He was flying towards me and eventually passed almost directly overhead not more than 20 or 25 feet above me. He tilted his head as he passed over and looked down at me and my little rat terrier, then banked and glided across the river and disappeared into the woods on the other side.
Shirley Remaley
Elizabeth City, NC
I just saw a Bald Eagle circling over my house in Charlotte, NC. It was about 1:45 PM. I live near the South County Regional Library on Rea Road. At first I thought it was a large hawk until he dipped down and to the right. I could see his beautiful white head and tail feathers. Amazing bird!
- Jennifer Costas
January 26, 2009
I was out birding in Shawboro NC just outside of Elizabeth City (northeast NC) when I saw 3 large birds feeding on the body of a Snow Goose. I assumed they were vultures until one lifted its head and it was snow white. I pulled over and got a very good look through the binoculars at one adult and two immature Bald Eagles. I don't see them very often and when I have they were over the Pasquotank River not sitting in a field so close to the road.
Shirley Remaley
I just had an amazing experience. I was driving toward my house in north eastern Chatham County, NC (near Chapel Hill) when I looked up and saw what I am positive was a bald eagle. We have many vultures in the area, so when I first saw it, I assumed that was what it was. But then I noted a white head so I stopped the car and looked more carefully. Then it turned and circled back, and flew directly over my car, not more than 50 – 75 feet away. I could see the white head and yellow beak and feet, as well as the unmistakable white tail feathers splayed out as it banked to turn again. It circled again and then flew off, so I was able to watch it for about 20 – 30 seconds. What a sight!
Dennis Krass (Jan 24, 2009)
At 5:15pm on 1-23-09, my son and I saw a beautiful eagle in the Farmington area of Davie Co., NC. We followed it towards the Smith Grove community, but then lost sight of it. It was absolutely huge and so majestic...what a treat!
Beth Campbell
on 1-17-09 a bald eagle few over our backyard (we back up to falls lake).
the next sunday we saw another bald eagle flying over our backyard around 2 pm and perch in a nearby tree. a few seconds later a 2nd eagle circled in, they both then perched in a large tree within sight of our hottub. one stayed a couple of minutes and then flew off toward falls lake. after 30-40 minutes the second also left toward falls lake. (we have video!) we are so blessed to have the eagles so close by, we have a hawk that hunts in the front yard and a owl that frequently hangs out in the back yard, along with deer all around daily.
Ilze and david woodruff
raleigh nc
I saw my first bald eagle today (at the age of 50) and it was unbelievable. I had just asked my husband a couple of weeks ago if he had ever seen a bald eagle and he could not remember ever seeing one. I told him I never had either. And then I was driving home from work on Pasture Branch Road in Greenevers,NC near a swamp when I almost hit one! I had to slow down and he flew right over the top of my car. I am still in awe! The big white head and everything! It was quite incredible. You can believe I will be going this route to and from work looking for eagles from now on.
Martha Lanier
At about 7:30 am on 1-15-09, I saw a bald eagle sitting in a field off to the side of State Road 1004 (Hugo Road) in the Lenoir County area of Eastern NC. It's not unusual to see vultures around here, but this was unmistakably not a vulture. He turned his white head and looked at me as I drove past. Beautiful!
Bethany Storrings
I was driving down Highway 1 towards Southern Pines just outside of Cary, NC. I was talking on my cell phone when I saw a huge bird, much too big to be a hawk. I slowed down and looked up. The bird was flying slowly from tree to tree. It had a white head and white tail and a dark grey/black body. My mom found this website that listed numerous Bald Eagle sightings in the same area. I saw a Bald Eagle! And I wasn't in a zoo! My life is now complete :) (And my mom is so jealous)
Caroline Knauss
I caught a few pictures of this beauty in Richlands, NC just off Comfort
road. Not very often that we see them around here.
Pat Henninger
Wake County Cary/Raleigh area.
I was on the phone in my office around I -40 and Chapel Hill Road, looking towards I-40, when I saw a bird coming out from the tree tops. First I thought it was a crow, but the bird got bigger and flew in my direction. Then I saw the white head, yellow beak and before I even realized what I just witnessed, it had passed over the building. It was about 20 feet away from me at its closest. I catch myself looking out the window a lot since then, hoping it might be back.
Martin Kropf
Fishing on University Lake near the Jones Ferry Road bridge, December 5th, 2008
Jeanine Guthrie
** What a great surprise!! And now no one believes me!!!
On December 4th at about 10:00 AM a beautiful Bald Eagle circled out from Belews Lake over my bosses cabin.
I was so surprised and spellbound, I couldn't get the camera in time to capture the awesome sight !!
The cabin is right on Belews Lake waterfront, by Carolina Marina. Rockingham County / Stokesdale area
I have watched the sky every time I am here since then with no more sightings.
If anyone else has seen an eagle in this area, I would like to hear from you.
No one believes I saw an eagle here !!
Gloria Taylor - gloriataylor.13@Gmail.com
My son, Luke, and I were on our way from Kinston, NC to Greenville, NC on November 18, 2008 about 4:00pm. We were traveling on State Road 1004 (Hugo Road) and had just left Lenoir Country, by crossing over Contentnea Creek on Edward's Bridge, into Greene County. Sitting about twenty feet off the road, to our left, in a large field was a beautiful bald eagle. What a delightful surprise! I found your website today while searching to make sure that we were correct in our sighting. I was amazed that there were more sightings close by.
Ruth Hollowell
I live in northern Randolph County and am convinced we have a young bald eagle living nearby. He/she visits every few days, flying over and around the woods surrounding our pasture. No white head/tail, but the sound is unmistakable! I can never get good video, as my hands are just shaking too much! What an honor and a privilege! I'm 53 and have always been right here. Never seen or heard one before. It just shakes me to the core! I'm so excited!
I've been watching 2 young bald eagles now for about a month visiting our neighborhood daily. With much research on the web to confirm that I'm not seeing a hawk of some sort, I am now convinced it's a bald eagle. It's such an honor to have such a magnificant creature living so close to me. The voice is unmistakable, although the plumage has been confusing since they appear to be immature. We're in Northern Randolph County.
Annette Fine and Annie C
On Monday, Oct 27, 2008, I spotted a bald eagle in southeastern North Carolina at the Columbus County/Robeson County line (off of Old Lumberton Road). It was my first sighting and this was a huge, beautiful bird! It was so very exciting! The eagle was by the side of the road and flew up over the windshield of my car as I passed by. I passed the bird on my way home from work at @4:00pm and it was near "Lennon Bridge" which covers a small stream/swampy area. I will certainly be on the lookout for more eagles along this stretch and will keep you posted. Thanks so much for letting me share my exciting experience!!
Susan Hooks
March 20, 2008, in the vicinity of the coastal town of Swansboro, North Carolina, (Onslow County), my husband spotted a large bird flying about 250 feet overhead above our neighborhood. He ran inside for his camera and took this photo with his telephoto digital camera. We were thrilled to confirm that it was a Bald Eagle.
The MacGillivarys, Swansboro, NC
I saw my first bald eagle early in March of 2008 in Wake County NC. I had
just turned onto highway 1010 off of 401 south near Wake Tech Community
College when I noticed a large black bird with a white head and tail. I was
quite surprised because I had never seen an eagle. It appeared to be
hunting. Nearby Jordan Lake is a popular site for viewing eagles.
Andy Freeman
Much to my disbelief, I actually saw a Bald Eagle in the Cary / Morrisville
area of North Carolina. I've been watching some eagle nests in other parts
of the country over the past few years via the web and just love this
majestic bird. These sites have allowed me to readily identify a Bald
Eagle now. I was letting my new puppy outside for a break and noticed a
large brown bird swooping into a pond on the Prestonwood Golf Course in
Cary, N.C. around lunchtime on February 25, 2008. This pond borders the
town of Morrisville and is close to Crabtree Creek and Lake Crabtree.
Frequently, there are larger water fowl hunting in this pond, but they are
the longer legged birds and they stand in the water or on the edge to prey
on fish, plus their flight is very different. This bird circled the pond
and dove for fish several times before flying off toward Lake Crabtree.
The white head and white fanned tail against the brown outstretched wings
and body really caught my eye and I realized I was actually seeing a Bald
Eagle in flight - practically in my own backyard. Wow! I hope to see this
eagle again. What a blessing. I never realized how large this bird is in
reality.
Kimberly C. Brock
Yesterday, 2-14-08 Valentines Day, While working in a pretty well developed subdivision of Belmont, Nc. I saw a large bird fly over head that upon staring at it for a few moments noticed that beautiful white head and tail prominently telling me immideatly it was a Bald Eagle. I Moved to this area of Nc almost 2 years ago now from Michigan where I've witnessed alot of eagles their, and enjoyed every minute,, this was my first sighting here in NC, and of course I am always searching the skies, especially when a large bird is in the distant, always curious and excited awaiting to see this majestic bird again...
Tony Schick
I had my first bald eagle sighting in North Carolina this past Sunday
while on the way to church. I saw it flying directly alongside my car
on highway 43 in a large field near Rock Springs in Pitt County. It
then landed right near my car. I couldn't miss the opportunity for this
sight so I stopped for a little while while it was in the field and just
admired the beauty of this magnificent creature.
Rick Finlayson
My husband and I spotted a bald eagle in flight on Sunday, December 16th, 2007. We were on highway 64W coming inland from Nags Head and we saw the eagle about 6 miles outside of Plymouth, NC in a huge grouping of trees. I have never seen one in the wild outside of Alaska...it was a thrill!
Martha Wewer
My eagle sighting came literally "out of the blue". On November 28th, late in the afternoon, I was driving east on I-40 just past the Research Triangle Park near Raleigh, North Carolina. I spotted a large bird gliding over the freeway above the treetops and at first thought it was a turkey buzzard. I was puzzled by a glint of white I saw on its head as it circled the roadway. Imagine my delight, as the bird continued its lazy glide towards me, to confirm not only the white of its head but also the snowy brilliance of its beautifully fanned tail. I had seen a bald eagle perched near its aerie in a Florida cypress swamp but it just doesn’t compare to seeing one in full flight!
Kimberli McWhirter
Reported by: Pam Mastin
Greenville NC
between Greenville NC and Grimesland NC
12:00 p.m. November 7, 2007
Four adult eagles...three on the ground and one in the air.
This area is a rural subdivision not yet developed. There are several man made ponds and there had been recent Canada goose hunting. These birds were eating a dead Canada goose...I assume it was left by the hunters.
My husband and I were fishing along one of the lakes at White Oak River Campground in Maysville, NC and saw a beautiful bald eagle flying above. It was truely an amazing sight.
Andrea Williams
We live in the eastern part of Greene County. There has been a bald eagle here for years and I have seen it on different occassions. But to day while loading our family car for an outing the Eagle was sitting in one of our dead treetops. The crows were sqawking loudly and that is what attracked him to me. He sat in the tree for 4-5 minutes and my wife, son and I got to look at him through binoculars. "AMAZING" !!! His White on his head is so bright. Wish I could figure out how to get him to come around our place more often.
George C. Worrell Jr.
September 29, 2007, 10:30 AM
We spotted a bald eagle while riding bicycles on Chinquapin Road in Davie County, NC. Unfortunately, the bicycles frightened it, but we could clearly see the white head and tail. Magnificent!
H Forbis
I saw my first bald eagle last night (July 31st) as I was traveling on I-40 in Duplin County, NC. It was perched atop a tree beside the interstate. The time was 8:10 pm. and it was between mile marker 389 and 388. What a sight! I was "almost" speechless.
Phyllis Brown, Kenansville, NC
Dec 16 2006 my granddaughter and I were going home
from a day of deer hunting in Gatescounty NC. on RT37
when we noticed a large bird in the road. Thinking it
was a turkey buzzard, as I slowed down the huge bird
flew up with what it was eating and dropped it on the
side of the road and flew to a tree where we got a
good look at it. No doubt it was a Bald eagle. First
time ever seeing one.
Bruce Sherman
Virginia Beach VA.
December 16, 2006. A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS present! A pair of Bald Eagles in my "back yard". We live on Lake Monroe in Monroe NC and saw the male earlier in the day. Then at dusk, the two briefly perched in trees, to take off shortly thereafter. Hope they decide to stay around till Christmas! What a gift!
Kay Hawkins
The coolest thing happened this morning on the way to work. Right off the gravel road near my house I spotted a Bald Eagle!!! It was the most shocking sight. There he (or she) was, perched in a pine tree right off the road. It was awesome! Not exactly what I was expecting to see on wintery day like this.
Dave & Christine Swingle
Orange County, North Carolina
Nov, 21, 2006
I drive a fairly rural route between my home near Raleigh NC and where I work down near Fayetteville, and have never seen much more than your garden variety of birds and animals on the various routes I take that way until 11/14/2006. As I was traveling on Hwy 82 East through the Averasboro Battleground between Erwin and Godwin NC I happened to look out into one of the fields and catch glimpse of a large bird on the ground next to a large ponding of water. It had been raining and was quite dreary that day and at first glimpse, I thought I was seeing a turkey vulture - there were other smaller birds on the periphery of this same puddle - which is not that uncommon a sight in this area. But as I got a better view, and the bird seemingly turned its head to look at me, I realized that the head and neck where much different than any turkey vulture, and was white to boot. It was most definitely an eagle. I slowed and stared as much as I dared while driving, and berated myself for not even having the simplest of cameras available to me at the time. I've seen wild eagles fairly close up on both Shearon Harris and Jordan Lakes a little farther up the Cape Fear River basin before, while fishing those reservoirs, but this is as far down the Cape Fear as I have personally seen an eagle ever in my life. Given this historical area's proximity to the Cape Fear River, I can only assume that this bird was either traveling it for forage that day, or the birds are spreading out from their lakeside habitats that are about 20 miles from where I saw this particular bird. Even on a nasty and rainy day, it was a beautiful sight to see. I hope to see more of them as the birds expand their population and their habitat.
E. David Beasley
Willow Spring NC
On March 20, 2006, my friend and I were riding on Route 601 going north in North Carolina not far from the South Carolina border. There is a stretch of farmland and some land being leveled. I was in the passenger seat and looked to my right, and right there in the field was a bald eagle. He must have just caught up with something. We kind of thought that rats and mice were being chased out of the piles of plowed trees that were being burned. I was very excited to see the eagle in such plain sight! Several days later, my friend saw one in a tree while fishing at a local lake in Ruby, South Carolina. I did not know that eagles were so prevalent in this area, having moved from New Jersey, where there are some in the local reservoirs near where we lived. Courtesy of Karolyn Tredeau
This morning at 10 AM a pair of Bald Eagles flew right over me headed east across Lake Lure NC. They were about 100 feet above ground and seemed in a hurry. Their passage set off the crows cawing and a number of other birds joined in. Quite a clammer for a special event. Courtesy of Penny Kay
WOW! We just saw a bald eagle in our own back yard. What a sight! We
live in Johnston County, NC. We've seen them before when we lived in
Durham, NC, but this is the first time we've seen one here. Courtesy of Elizabeth Tencza
I saw my first Bald Eagle in Ashe County, North Carolina this morning. It was perched in a white pine along highway 221 at the base of Mount Jefferson. Eight to ten crows were harassing it and it flew about 100 yards to the top of a different white pine. What a beauty!!! Amazing that no one else looked up. Courtesy of Pat Considine
January 5, 2006
Yesterday afternoon around 4:30 pm my brother and I were driving home from
work (carpooling). We took what we call the "back way", it goes past a lake
out in the country. Perched up in a tree about 50 or 60 feet off the road
next to the lake was the first bald eagle I'd ever seen. He was big and
beautiful. We stopped to look and after a few moments he flew off. You could
see his white head and tail for a long way off. It was a very exciting
moment. I really didn't think we had any in this area, but I know there is
at least one, and where there's one there's going to be another.
Hope I see him again.
Eagle spotted around Lake Macintosh, Burlington, North Carolina.
Courtesy of Mark Chapmon |