Ohio
Dover, Ohio – February 20, 2012 – 07:45, Spotted an Eagle with nesting materials flying north on the west side of Route 77 at SugarCreek exit.
David Shiner
A few hours ago, approximately 1630 hrs, walking to Giant Eagle supermarket(yeah I know, no pun intended !), in Berea OH I saw a large bird flying. At first I thought an Egret, that I've often seen on the bridge overlooking the convergence of Coe Lake overflow and the Rocky River flowing under the bridge on Bridge St., noticed immediately wide broad wings, flapping quite often and thermal soaring with horizontal long broad wings, sans dihedral rocking(ala Catharthes Aura). At 800-1000 ft above me I could clearly see, against dark clouds, white head and tail feathers. As I observed for 6-7 mins I ascertained Bald Eagle. I attended Hocking College from '90-'93, earning two AssocDegrees, with Ranger Services primary, Ornithology, , Birds of Prey, field work etc.. Could'nt get a job 'cuz I was Tooooo old at 50. If'n there's any irony, I was drafted in '66 and subsequently survived TWO FULL TOURS, Infantry in VietNam with the 101st Airborne Division, "Screaming Eagles".(We oft said amongst ourselves "KerrHee"[the call of the Bald Eagle]) AWESOME sighting today, third I've experienced in my 66 years! I was also wearing my 101st Airborne cap that I EARNED, in Ft. Benning GA, as I usually do.(If you don't know about it, look it up!?)
Cozmos OM Lyght, nee J.Robert Thompson, CPT INF. 2Purple Hearts, SILVER STAR, 5 Bronze Stars, 4 with "V" Device for Valor.
I spotted my first bald eagle around 4:30pm on 2/6/12. I was on Rt. 90 east near the 306 exit in Mentor, OH. The eagle was standing on the ground in the median strip. It may have been eating something.
Donna Kennedy
I just saw a very large male fly over our condo building on Lake Erie in Fairport Harbor, Lake County Ohio. It circled a few times and then seemed to land somewhere here in town.
Nancy Hill, Fairport Harbor, Ohio.
I was excited to see a lone bald eagle soaring over the intersection of Hardin road and St. Rt. 66 in Miami county near Piqua, Ohio. This was the first up close sighting I have experienced. It was beautiful.
Angela Werling
My husband and I were very fortunate to see a pair of bald eagles in flight over Peterson Rd. in Miami Co., Ohio near the Farrington Reserve this past Saturday, Jan. 28th. My target photo was the Farrington Falls and upon taking pictures of the falls the eagles appeared over head and I was able to capture them with my camera as well! Such a beautiful site!
Jodi Ray-Patton
Springfield, Ohio
I saw a lone bald eagle on the western bank of the Ohio River at Marietta Ohio. It was in a about 15 feet from the riverbank approximately 0.25 miles from the intersection of OH SR 550 and OH SR 7. 1/25/12 @ approx 1730.
Tammy Morrow
Bald eagle sighted January 22nd, 2012. In Miami County on Route 571 just West of Route 202. Saw it standing next to the river when we crossed over the bridge on 571.
Polly Moore
Zanesfield, Ohio 1-16-2012 12:45PM
As we were leaving the parking lot of Mad River Mountain Ski Resort, we spotted a bald eagle flying at treetop level above the Mad River. The eagle was circling over the pond used for feeding the snow machines and flew north along the river until flying out of site somewhere near SR 33. This was a fantastic sighting for us. We had just begun reading about sighting is Ohio last night on this web site.
Dean and Robin Edwards
Geauga County, Ohio - 1-15-12 - Today, I saw a single bald eagle sitting at the top of a tall tree near the intersection of State Route 44 and Burton Heights Boulevard. I am not sure if this is in Newbury Township or Burton Township, but it's not far from Burton Wetlands, Lake Punderson, and LaDue Reservoir. At first I thought it was a turkey, but when I got close enough I could clearly see that it was a mature bald eagle, with the unmistakable white head. Unfortunately I was not able to stop and take a photo. It was beautiful and I was thrilled to see it.
Linda McConnell
My son, Jaiden Kai, and I were on our way home from my mothers house in Hamden, Ohio. We were travelling out Lake Alma Road heading toward Wellston,Ohio. He spotted the eagle on the right hand side of the road right before the water treatment plant. I stopped the car and got out to take a picture when she swooped out of the tree and circled back toward Tordons Tree Farm. Pretty sure it was a female from what we could gather. AWESOME!!!
Angye Blanton
Saw a large, fully mature Bald Eagle over the Honda Wetlands Restoration project off St Rt. 739, near Raymond, Ohio. I thought I saw a pair 2 weeks ago but I was able to confirm this one on 1/8/12. The eagle flew directly over me at a height of 30 yards before it landed in row trees off an access road. It sat for a few minuted giving me a fantastic view about 50 yards away. It took off and sail towards Rt 33 and Honda Parkway. I never tire of seeing these wonderful birds.
Eric Koenig
Medina, Ohio 12/8/2011
We took a walk by the Medina Reservoir and on the other side the lake we saw a mature bald eagle in a tree. It stayed there about 20 minutes, circled a few time and then took off.
Ray & Vicki Sizemore
2011
On December 31st, 2011, I saw a pair of bald eagles flying overhead in Troy, Ohio. I was walking my dog along the Great Miami River Recreational Trail, which bisects several large gravel pits near Dye Mill Rd, when i saw the birds. Ive also seen bald eagles periodically this year at Eastwood Lake, near Dayton.
Chris Vickers
I spotted a pair at dusk on 12/30/11. They were roosting behind my house in the north end of Newark, Ohio on Stewart Road. After reading through this site, I believe they were a mating pair as one was smaller than the other. Both were mature with full White heads and tails. Very exciting!
Mike Evans
December 28, 2011, at about 11:00am, I was driving on New Carlisle Pike in Dayton when I saw two large very dark colored birds fly into a field. As the first one was landing I could see white tail feathers and the white head. I looked forward to see where I was going and when I looked back they were both on the ground and that's when I realized they were both bald eagles. I have seen some large dark birds soaring over my house recently that I knew were much too large to be our normal red tailed hawks, I now believe these have been the eagles all along.
Tom Miller
For the past 2 winters we have had a pair of eagles hanging out in the pine trees in our front yard. On December 27, 2011 we saw one of them for the first time this winter. We live very close to the Cuyahoga River and figure that is good "fishing" for them once winter starts. He/She is, however, about 4 weeks late arriving this year. The last 2 years they arrived around the 1st of December……perhaps due to the fact the past winters were so hard. We haven't seen him/her for a few days but are watching each night.
Jeannie Springer
I was sitting in a tree stand (December 26, morning) along the west branch of the rocky river in Medina County, Ohio. I watched a large bird flying following the river when it landed in a tree 50 yards in front of me. It was a beautiful bald eagle. This was the first time I had see one in the wild.
Cary & Julie Blakemore
December 26, 2011
I had just left my house in Sugarcreek Township and was heading toward the Fairfield Mall to do some after Christmas shopping. I spotted what I thought were several vultures in a field off of Upper Bellbrook. One of the two birds had a distinctly white head though. It took me completely by surprise, I had no idea there were bald eagles in Greene County Ohio. I slowed down but another car was closing in behind me so I decided to circle back around. The car behind me also slowed, which for me confirmed that it must be a bald eagle. By then the bird had taken flight and flared its white tail feathers making it an unmistakable sighting.
Anna Cromer
Bald eagle flew above the small lake across the street from our house for quite some time, then flew over our house. Campden Lakes, Dublin, OH
Dr. Carroll J. Glynn
A pair of bald eagles were observed perched along the tree tops beside US State Route 50 in Ross County, Ohio about two miles west of Bainbridge.
Michelle Pratt
I sighted a bald eagle atop a tree in Franklin Furnace, Ohio. Just off of Junior Furnace Powellsville Road.
Hannah Sloas
On December 12, 2011, I saw a mature Bald Eagle flying over Brightwood Lake in Concord, Oh. It is a small inland lake located just south of Mentor. I have heard that they have been spotted here before, but this is the first time I have seen one. I have only lived here for about six months, so I hope to have more sightings in the future.
Nashe Barrancotto
Dec 12 2011
Jefferson County Ohio, North of Steubenville. Was rounding a bend on a back country road and saw something large in a tree overhanging the road. Stopped and looked, was 30 feet or less from the tree, and was astonished to see a Bald Eagle sitting on the tree branch overhanging the road.
We have a small lake (Austin Lake) just West of this road where there have been sittings as well.
james linscott
My husband and I saw a bald eagle flying over a small town (Wellington) outside Cleveland Ohio. December 11, 2011 at about 2 pm. This is the first wild bald eagle we have ever seen! It made me feel good that they seem to be making a comeback. I never thought I would see the day.
Samantha Hafer
I am josh whitehouse and im 14 years old. I caught a glimpse of a bald eagle in my language arts class. It flew over Karrer middle school in Dublin Ohio
12/2/11
Saturday, Nov. 26th 4:10pm
A Bald Eagle was seen flying over the area of West 210th St. and Center Ridge Rd. in Rocky River, Ohio 44116
karen andolina
I live in Gallipolis OH on OH river. Having watched Decorah Iowa pr on Ustream I've been educated & thus saw 2times a bald eagle (not usual t vultures) in trees along the OH river. I got distant photos that I enlarged to see the white head. Reported sighting to retired DNR friend. He was excited also but hasn't seen it yet. This was about 3 wks ago. Marbe migratory or escaping WV where they were shooting eagles this summer!! Carrying better camera now for close ups if I spot it again!
Sara Sheets
Date: Nov 6th 2011 12:30pm
Location: Target parking lot. Just off Memorial Dr. (US RT 33) Lancaster, Ohio (Fairfield county)
While entering the Target parking lot I noticed a what I assumed to be a buzzard circling above the parking lot, my wife said to me "man, that's a big bird" so I looked up again and noticed the white head and white tail. I told her "that's an Eagle!" I took out my cell phone and attempted to snap a picture but by the time I got everything up on my cell it had circled to far away to get a good shot. I noticed someone else in the parking lot was seeing it also, cause they were shooting video of it with there iphone.
Thomas Cline
Date: 11/06/11
Time: 11:25am
Location: Athens County Ohio
Heading northwest toward Athens, Ohio on rte. 50/32. Just before the first house on the right after the marathon station at Guysville. I sighted a mature bald eagle flying from left to right over the road into the trees on the right side of the hwy. This was the first sighting for me since the time I was in Alaska over 15 years ago. Wonderful.
Victor Marshall
11/6/11
I was driving south on Rt 23, near Eaglesville, Ohio (2:30pm) and I spotted two bald eagles sitting in a tree east of the highway. That is the second time in two months that I have spotted a bald eagle in that area; the last sighting was in September near the Eagle Creek.
Linda Strapp
I like to canoe from Gnadenhutten to Port Washington, Ohio and see Bald Eagles frequently especially near gravel pit. What a rush.
Gumbo Jones
Spotted TWO!! (2) roosted in a tree.
Date: 10/31
Time: 5:00PM
Location: Wood County, Ohio
SE of Perrysburg on OH-199; 0.2 miles north of OH-582; on the east side of the road
I was thrilled!
Richard Welsh
On Oct. 29,2011 my wife and I saw a mature Bald Eagle being harassed by Crows over Short Creek in Rayland Ohio, Jefferson Co. In the past three years we have seen several Bald Eagles along the Ohio from Rt.7 between Martins Ferry and Brilliant in Jefferson Co. Sighted a Merlin in Dillonvale a week ago, and there seems to be an increase in Red Tails as well.
Stewart Tolbert
I just spotted a bald eagle circling in the air above the Pymatuning Valley Resort near Pymatuning Lake in eastern Ohio. It circled for about 5 or 10 minutes before climbing and flying off to the north.
Jim Hruska
10/6/2011
My husband and I live on the shores of the Jackson Lake State Park, in Ohio. My husband spotted a bald eagle this morning, and watched as it flew and touched the lake water several times, before flying out of sight!!
Jennifer Burke
Just saw my very first bald eagle while working near the intersection where SR 775 and SR 124 shoot off of SR 32 in Pike County, Ohio. He flew along a creek about 300 yds away from the road.
Donnie Goodson
I witnessed a Bald Eagle in Columbus Ohio, Lou Berliner Park area, along the Scioto River bike path.He was flying over the river, traveling northeast.
Tom Day
2/18/2011
Bald Eagle spotted eating prey just west of Sidney Ohio. A truly amazing sight to see! I didn't know they were in this area.
Tammy Zehner
As my husband and I were driving south on I75 through Dayton, Ohio today, February 13th, we saw a bald eagle flying from the Northwest to the Southwest, over the river and Interstate 75. At first, it didn't register with my brain that it was an eagle. From a distance, my first thought was a hawk or some other large bird of prey. As it flew, the bird was being harassed by about five white "gulls," protecting their territory. As we approached the place where our paths would cross, I made a mental note of the size difference between the birds, and thought, "Wow! That's the biggest hawk I have ever seen!". It wasn't until we were almost directly beneath the bird that I noticed the "white" head. Even then, I hesitated to claim it as a bald eagle, because I didn't think there were any in this area. This afternoon, out of curiosity I came to this web site and learned that there have been other recent bald eagle sitings in the area. I'm still enjoying the feeling of wonder and awe after seeing one of the most magnificent of all birds flying free in nature! WOW!!
Ruth Ann Kanost
February 11, 2011: I spotted my first bald eagle in the wild in Columbus, Ohio. The eagle was circling over the south end of Rhodes Park near the intersection on I-70 and Broad Street at about 12:50 PM.--an unexpected location, but a magnificent sight to see.
Mark Hurst
We saw two bald eagles at about 12:50 pm on 2/6/11, on SR 521 just east of I71 (Sunbury, OH). They were in the top of a tree about 80 yards from the road. Then they flew into the woods out of sight. Beautiful!
Cara Shope
Delaware, OH
On February 5, 2011 @ 1145
One Bald Eagle was spotted perched in a tree on East side of SR33 South of Logan, OH Near gravel pit lake in Hocking County
SoulSister in Appalachia
Cherri L. Hendricks
I sighted this eagle on 2/5/2011 in Athens County Ohio between The Plains and
Chauncey on State Route 682 sitting along The Hocking River.
Marla Rutter
1/31/11, approx 12:30pm, Columbus, Ohio.
Spotted sitting perched on a tree branch over the Scioto River, not far from the Columbus Zoo. Seen in approximately the same location on return drive about 15 minutes later.
Jessica Malone
1/31/11 Kent, Portage County, Ohio at 10:45 am
Spotted a bald eagle flying southwest over the SR 43 and Crain Ave. intersection. The eagle began to circle further to the southwest before I finally lost sight through the trees.
Brian Dell, Jr.
At about 4pm on January 30, 2011 from a parking lot at Easton in central Ohio we saw a mature bald eagle flying to the northeast. The eagle was visible for about 2 minutes then was out of site. Amazing, bald eagles in metro Columbus Ohio
Joe Ennis
1/11/11 at 11:00 am we sighted a bald eagle in a tree across the river from our home. We live in Lorain County, in the town of Grafton, Ohio. The property sets on the last 5 acres of our grandparents farm surrounded by the Black River. Across the river from us sets a 50 acre private game preserve and wet lands. The river is unfrozen in spots and geese and ducks abound. The eagle appearred to be hunting because it was constantly looking around. We hope this is not the last sighting.
Robert Bohac
My husband and I saw a bald eagle today, Jan 9, 2011 soaring over the Miami River in Dayton, Ohio in Montgomery County. The eagle was seen just south of the Stewart Street Bridge.
Pat Cavanaugh
01/01/2011, Worthington, OH sighted at the intersection of Route 315 and 270. The Eagle was flying North above the trees along the Olentangy River.
Niel Campbell
I drive Route 33 from Athens to Logan every day. Several days a week I see a pair of mature bald eagles along Route 33 (on the left) along the Hocking River from Haydenville to Logan in Hocking County. They seem to sit along the river and ponds along the road when it is sunny out (I'm assuming that's because they can see better into the water to catch fish). Last week I also saw one sitting at the Crochran gravel pit right outside of The Plains in Athens County.
Marla Rutter, Athens County
An Avid Fan of Bald Eagles!
My 9-year old son, Keith first spotted this bald eagle in Coshocton County, Ohio near the village of Plainfield on 12/4/2010.
Casey Claxon
On 11/29/2010 I spotted a lone bald eagle just south of Sistersville, WV flying south over the Ohio River. When I first spotted it from behind I saw the white tail and wasn't sure what I was looking at, and then it changed course so I could see the unmistakable white head.
Lenny Wittenbrook
Belmont, Ohio
These pictures were taken in the area of Beach City and Wilmot Ohio, on route 250 west where the highway spans a bridge over a river which appears to lead to Beach City Lake.
This was our first sighting of an adult Bald Eagle in the wild, (let alone a pair), and it was quite a thrill for both my wife as we traveled from North Carolina back to Michigan after visiting family for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Beautiful and it made the trip complete!
Tom Mays
Geauga County
While traveling east on State route 422 at approx 4pm on Friday November 26 I spotted a large bird
flying South across the highway. I was just east of Route 44 and on the east side of LaDue Resevoir. When I slowed down to take a better look I saw the distinct markings of a Bald Eagle. I have NEVER
seen one in the wild before. I am quite used to seeing Red Tailed Hawks and the like but never a
Bald Eagle. Brief as the sighting was, it was quite a thrill.
Melody Gilligan
We were just returning home and my son said "a Bald Eagle!". I told him I doubt it, I have never seen one flying in my life. Been all over the United States and have never seen one at 43 years old. I saw the tail feathers, then it turned and sure enough his head was white. Just to be sure, we got the binoculars out and I was absolutely sure. Flying over the Sandusky River, in Bucyrus, Ohio I saw my very first Bald Eagle. We watched until it was gone.
Becky Grimes
On 11/18/10, I was on my way to work at about 1:30 PM; I was traveling on State Route 33 N. near Canal Winchester, Ohio; I saw what at first I thought was a buzzard but as I got closer, I could see the white tail feathers and then the white head. I was surprised because I've never seen an eagle in the wild ( I am 45 years old). I hope I'm not mistaken in my deduction. The area in which I saw the eagle is near Three Creeks Metro Park which is part of the Columbus Ohio Parks and Recreation area.
Antonius Schopman
We live on a farm near Tappan Lake in Uhrichsville, Ohio and have seen 3 Bald Eagles on three separate occasions. Two of the eagles have white heads and are quite large. One of them still has a dark head.
This is the first time I have ever seen them in the wild and am so lucky to be able to.
Kim Peters
Mentor Marsh Nature Preserve
Mentor, Ohio 44060
Nov 4th 2010.
I watched a mature bald Eagle as it was perched in a dead tree just south of Shipman's Pond in the Mentor Marsh.
It was a bright sunny day and the white head of the bald Eagle really stood out as it was watching for prey in the Mentor Marsh. It was great to see this bird. I have view eagles periodically over the past year in the area of the Mentor Marsh.
Dave Chase
Today I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me! I was traveling East on 70 East around 1:38 pm just West of Downtown Columbus Ohio 2 miles before the 71 North exit and happened to look in the sky and saw a rare site. At first I thought it was a Vulture but I noticed the bird was much larger. I then noticed the bird was not flapping its wings but soaring like an eagle with it's wing tips spread apart to catch the air waves. At this point I slowed down on the freeway and other drivers began to honk their horns so I pointed to the sky so that they could witness what I saw. Within a spit second I thought they could care less that an eagle was in the sky but then everyone started slowing down and watching the bird as well and they stopped honking their horns. I noticed that the head was white so then I looked at the tail which happened to be white as well.
I thought that I might have witnessed a Bald Eagle in flight but was not sure of the tail color. I thought they had a brown tail. Once I got to my destination I pulled up a picture of the Bald Eagle on the internet and was excited to know I had seen a live wild Bald Eagle soaring above downtown Columbus Ohio!
Michael Howard
10/18/10
9:10 AM
Lewis Center, Ohio 43035
Green Meadow Dr N
Flying about 20’ above the ground through an industrial park area.
Tery Johns
I saw two eagles and a juvenile eagle between Gnadenhutten and Port Washington, Ohio on Tuscarawas River
Gumbo Jones
This afternoon, at 5:30PM, I saw a bald eagle flying over my property at 4421 S. Section Line Road,
Delaware, Ohio. It was a solitary bird flying moderately high and traveling from the northwest toward the southeast.
Approximately from Bellepoint, OH to Powell, OH. It flew in a straight line for as long as I could see it. I live between the Olentangy River and the Scioto River but it was not following any river. We had very strong thunderstorms that ended about 1/2 hour before this sighting. I have lived in the same home for over 30 years and have never seen an eagle this close to my home.
Elaine Raynak
Saw a Bald Eagle on Labor Day Monday Sept. 6, 2010 with my son and one of his friends.
We were a few hundred yards south of US Rte 30 just east of Delphos, Ohio in Allen County fishing in the Auglaize River and watched as a beautiful, mature Bald Eagle flew overhead as it followed the river heading north. The Eagle was but a hundred feet above the water. It was huge!!
Michael Grubenhoff
My young sons got their 1st bald eagle sighting today in Butler County, Ohio near Ross Twp. We were on St. Rt. 128 heading south when we saw a massive bird in the sky. We pulled over and saw an immature bald eagle soaring over the Great Miami River. The bird was just starting to get its majestic white head and tail feathers. My boys are still in awe!
David Gomia
2/19/2010 - I saw the most amazing sight this morning. On my way into work, I saw a bald eagle sitting in a tree along Ravenna Road near Stow Road in Hudson, Ohio (Summit County). I normally see hawks in this area, but was absolutely surprised and delighted to see this magnificent creature. What an honor!!
Beverly Scott
On Monday night, February 15th, 2010 at about 5:30 PM I saw a Bald Eagle in a snow covered corn field. It was the middle of a very heavy snow fall and I had to stop my car to make sure I was seeing it correctly but it was about 40 yards away, close enough to clearly see the white head and gold beak. I was driving west on Eberly road off of State Route 44 in Portage County. When it took off it did not appear to have caught anything but it must have been after something to have been on the ground. I've lived all my life in Portage County and I've never seen and rarely heard of an eagle sighting here. People are of two minds, they've either seen them themselves, or their skeptical and find it hard to believe it.
Greg Weakland
2/14/10 -- Canal Fulton Ohio --Our family saw a bald eagle at about 10:30am this morning. It was in a tree along side Milhaven Ave. It was a most beautiful sight.
Theresa Andler
I saw two bald eagles in a field around 3 pm 2/4/2010. I was near the intersection of County Roads 58 and 180 (I think it was Huron County, Ohio). I happened to have our camera and was able to get a couple of shots even though they were a distance off the road.
Stacey Hartley
Bald Eagles were sighted at Lake Logan in Logan Ohio. There are at least 5 eagles that we are aware of.
Laura Forbes
I saw my first bald eagle ever (in the wild) while sitting at a red light at West Case Road and Riverside Drive in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, January 20, 2010. Several raptors were floating on the breeze above the Scioto River, and I thought one looked considerably larger than the others. The large one came right toward us, and you could clearly see his white head, and when he wheeled around, he had his white tail flared out. What a sight!
--- E. Pollock, Dublin, OH
This weekend my husband and I spotted 9 bald eagles. We live at Lake White in southern Ohio and every year there are more and more spotted at the lake. They've been nesting in our area for about 9 years now. The ones we saw this weekend were adults and juveniles just playing with the wind and one another. What a grand sight to see! Watching the juveniles swooping back and forth and bumping into one another. Hopefully, one day I'll get a photo! One that I will cherish forever!!!
Julie Birkhimer
My wife and I saw our first wild bald eagle this afternoon. (01/23/2010) We were driving north on Rt 315 in Lewis Center, Ohio (just north of Columbus). The eagle was flying toward us on the right east side of the road, along the Olenatngy River, between Powell Road (Rt 750) and Orange Road.
The Laubert Family
I might just be a little too excited, but I have lived in Cincinnati all my life (50yrs), camped in many Indiana State parks since I was 10, and owned a farm in Switzerland Co. In for 4 years and have NEVER seen a Bald Eagle! We were driving to my farm on Sunday, Jan.17th 2010 and decided to take another route. We were on Laughery Creek Road (Dearborn County?) about ½ way between Milton Bear Branch and Scholle Hill Rd when I spotted something very large sitting on the ice in the creek. As we approached, it flew into a tree. It was so beautiful; I knew at once when I saw the white tail and head what it was! We watched it for a long time. Of course I did not have my camera with me so I used my cell phone camera.
L.Mills
On January 17, 2010, while traveling North towards 161 on Cosgray Road in Dublin, Ohio , we spotted a full grown bald eagle sitting in a tree! We turned around because my husband didn’t believe me! He stopped complaining once he saw I was right!! Just beautiful!
Amie Riddle
January 15, 2010. I was traveling west on I-90 along Lake Erie, in Lake County about 40 miles east of Cleveland Ohio and was surprised to see an adult bald eagle fly over the interstate in front of me. Though this area is full of red tail hawks, I have never seen a bald eagle outside Virginia or Colorado.
Kevin Kaufman
1/11/2010
A co-worker of mine spotted a bald eagle flying over the Ohio River, directly across from Wheeling Island. We watched the eagle fly to the top of a tall tree right along side the river and it perched in the tree for 5 minutes or so. It created great excitement in our office!!!! The eagle flew from the tree, started up the river, circled over the water, and then flew down river. We watched it fly out of sight and head down towards the end of the island and south Wheeling. We lost sight if it as the eagle's brown and white feathers blended in quite well with the brown trees and snow speckled landscape of the Ohio hillside. Beautiful and exciting to see!!!!!
Jodie Hohman and Jodi Gretchen
On january 9, 2010 In westerville, Ohio, I saw an adult bald eagle flying above a stream.
Katy Madine
12/30/09 4:30pm
My Step-Daughter & I Saw a Bald Eagle land on a log, or possibly ice, in the middle of the O'Shaughnessy Reservoir in Shawnee Hills, Ohio. We watched through binoculars as another one landed right next to the first one. I watched the first one take off thru the binoculars, gave them to her, and she watched the second one take off. About halfway between the Columbus Zoo and the Home Rd. Bridge.
Merv Roland
December 27 2009
One sighted having a snack in a cornfield at some point between Killbuck and Danville, Ohio!
Joe & Nancy Ferris
I spotted and adult Bald Eagle in Berea, Ohio near the corner of Beech St. and E. Bridge St. He was flying low and carrying a squirrel in his talons. He flew northeast until he was out of my sight. What a treat of a sight!
Sandra Tubul
12-11-09-11:30am
My husband and I were driving towards Rt.36 in Tuscarawas, Ohio when I spotted 2 eagles flying above the Tuscarawas river we were about to cross. We pulled over into a parking lot for the Tuscarawas boat drop in spot. Then to our amazement we counted 4 eagles. Looked to us like 2 couples. They seemed to fly together for a bit then split as one couple headed south down the river and the other pair flying northeast towards (Rt250) Uhrichsville.
-Carrie Williams
During a walk around our place of employment yesterday, 12/4/2009 at about
2:30pm, our group spotted a beautiful bald eagle circling the large field
behind the company's parking lot. This location is a couple of miles inland
from Lake Erie, near the Crocker/Basset exit of I-90 in Westlake, Ohio
(Cleveland). The bird circled several times, then flew over us and the
building heading south before we lost site of it. I'll be taking my camera
to work with me for the next couple of weeks, in case it returns!
Nick Knight
My mom and I saw 4 (possibly 6) Bald Eagles in Chillicothe, OH this afternoon along the Scioto River as we were traveling down Rt 23. I noticed a car pulled over on the highway and they were looking up and taking pictures. I immediately looked up and saw what at first glance looked like buzzards circleing. It didn't take me long to see their white heads and tail feathers. They were flying pretty low too. I couldn't count them at that point but there were several. We immediately turned the car around and pulled over and we counted 6 of them flying together but they were so high we could only see white heads on 4 of them. I'm thinking the other 2 were just younger eagles whose feathers hadn't turned white yet. I feel very blessed that this was the second time I've spotted Bald Eagles in the wild. My mom was so excited....this was her first sighting.
Bethany Lightle
I saw a beautiful bald eagle slowly circling my pond around the 2nd week of November, 2009. I live in Lenox twp., Ashtabula county. I have never seen a bald eagle in this area before. He circled, and slowly got lower, then he dove to the water and just as quick lifted up in the air again. He flew to a tree west of my pond. I ran outside, and he flew over the pond, in front of me and I think he may have had a fish in his talons. It was such a beautiful site.
Robin Hayford-Fiebig
Yes, It is true! Another sighting in Ohio!!! Yesterday 11/14/09 in route to Ripley from Cincinnati on 52. As beautiful and graceful as he could be, a bald eagle was perched in a tree along the Ohio River. My family and I stopped in amazement, took about 25 pictures, then left him to discover this great Ohio valley. It was wonderful.
Crystal Warburton
11-13-2009 - I have been to Alaska four times. All of my trips have been to Haines Alaska ( The Valley of the Eagles ) so I know what an adult eagle looks like. I sited the bird out of my bathroom window about 8:00 AM heading N/E. The sighting was in Price Hill Ohio, westside of Cincinnati Ohio. I will try to get a photo of the bird.
James Vaughan
saw a pair in the field feeding on a dead racoon today at noon--marion, ohio
Robert Mc Curdy
October 20, 2009
Location Miami County. Saw my first bald eagle after work today. Went for a motorcycle ride after work. Was on Range Line Rd just north of Fenner RD. when I saw a large bird in a freshly harvested field. There was no traffic and I was able to stop and watch for several minutes. It was dark colored with an all white head. I really could not believe that it was an eagle. After watching for a few minutes I revved my engine and it flew. There was no doubt at all what it waas then as it legs were also white in color and it had at least a 7 foot wing span. The bird flew towards the Stillwater River. It was amazing! The things you see when your by yourself.
teresa kostoff
Location: Wilmington, OH. over highway 71 and Cesar's Creek Flea Market and St Rt 73. The skies are usually filled with Turkey Vultures but with the sunlight and the reflections what I saw was remarkable. I was driving Northbound on 71 approaching the ST RT 73 exit. I usually look at the sky for bigger birds in hope of seeing a Blue Heron. This bird was big so I just assumed another vulture. This bird was beautiful! The sun made it's Big White Head and White tail almost GLOW. As I tried to slow down, as difficult as doing 65 on highway can be, I noticed a glowing yellow beak. I wish someone else was with me so I know I wasn't just seeing things and I am not a professional bird watcher. But I am 99% sure this was a Bald Eagle.
William Kley
I spotted a adult bald eagle today just north of steubenville ohio flying from the river over rt 7 to the tree line on the other side of the highway. the bird perched in a tree and was soon bombarded by four crows. the bird eventually gave in, leaping from the tree and flew back due south directly over the highway.
Josh Carpenter
Eastlake, OH
One (possibly two) bald eagles have been spotted lately near the mouth of the Chagrin River and Lake Erie.
INCREDIBLE and exciting to see!!
Sue Gargiulo
Grand River, Ohio September 25th 2009. I looked up and saw a Bald Eagle flying over Brennans Fish House in Grand River. It continued to flyover across the river toward Fairport Harbor. This was my first sighting of a Bald Eagle and I hope it won't be my last.
Jeff McCabe
Bald Eagle sighting. Sept. 18, 2009, 7:05PM Grand River Ohio. Sighted along the west bank of the Grand River approximately 1 mile from Lake Erie. The eagle was perched on top of the gravel piles near the turning basin in the river. It then flew to the lime stone piles further north on the west bank, then finally took off towards the Mentor Marsh area. This was a mature eagle with full white plumage on head and tail.
Gary Horvath
I live in the Lake White area in Waverly, Ohio just off Rt. 104. We see bald eagles on a regular basis! We saw a mature one today flying over the lake and along the river on Rt. 104. Last week I saw one that looked to be about 2 years old around this same area. The Lake White area and Scioto river here in Pike County is an excellent birding site!
Julie Birkhimer
February 15, 2009
In Munson Twp, Geauga County on Sherman just west of Auburn at about 2 pm—
Nan Alexander
I live across from the Mohican River in north central Ohio (halfway between Cleveland and Columbus). I see bald eagles quite often, and just yesterday saw one that was riding the winds through the valley from my window over my deck. (A neighbor shared a story how last summer one eagle flew up the river at 8am and then flew downriver at 4:30pm. She joked that he appeared to have a job upstream.)
Andy Miller
January 31, 2009 - approx. 6pm. I witnessed my first Bald Eagle sighting today! There were 2 of them in a field on Route 104 in Waverly, Ohio. One was an immature eagle and the other was mature with the white head. They were sitting beside a deer carcass. We drove by the first time and noticed a truck pulled over video taping something in the field. We immediately saw what they were taping and turned our vehicle around as quickly as possible. I was able to get several pictures, although the quality wasn't good at all. I also was able to record the mature eagle as it flew away. I am so excited that I got to see these 2 Bald Eagles!
Bethany Lightle
January 12,2009
EAGLE IN WESTLAKE OHIO 7:45am
It's a cold winter morning and I went out to start the car so I could take
my daughter to school. I looked up as I always do and saw a bald eagle
soaring by. He was traveling from the south to the north, heading toward Bay
Village and the Lake. What a sight - this made my day. I have seen eagles on
the Sandusky River during the summer but none in this populated area.
Sandy Johnson-Salem
My first Bald Eagle sighting in Logan, Ohio. Perched in a tall tree right beside State Route 33, near the Hocking River, at Logan, Ohio. 3/12/08
Jeff Hovatter
All Sighting took place in Austinburg Township, Ohio along the Grand River and in the area of West Riverview and River Glen Drive.
2/28/2008---0754 hrs --Bald Eagle sighted flying at 25 feet above the Grand River in Austinburg Township. Fromn the South to the North. The river runs behind homes from 545 West Riverview around to 3206 River Glen Dr.
2/27/2008 ---1458 hrs to 1601 hrs--Bald Eagle perched on tree limb overlooking the Grand River , 50 yards south of 3206 River Glen Dr...photo attempted and being sent w/email
2/26/2008---1330 hrs--Bald Eagle sighted flying south to north 20 ft above the Grand River
behind 3206 River Glen Dr.
2/25/2008--0834 hrs--Bald Eagle sighted flying south to north 25 ft above the Grand River behind 3206 River Glen Dr
2/20/2008 1340 hrs---Bald Eagle observed flying @ approx 150 ft above the Grand River from north to south....3206 River Glen toward 545 West Riverview.
@@Tom Kingzett
Austinburg Twnshp,Oh
I witnessed my first sighting of bald eagles across the street from the
waterworks in Akron's reservoir near Brady's Lake. I saw two immature
eagles, both brown from head to tail, but with enormous wings spans, as
they descended and perched in the trees on the banks of the reservoir.
I felt blessed and gifted to be able to witness these birds in Towner's
Woods.
I had to ask a local birder about them. Because they were not showing
any white, I guessed they were not bald eagles. My friend reassured me
that they were, in fact, young, sexually inactive, bald eagles.
Isabel Kopp
On Saturday afternoon, February 16th, I had the pleasure of witnessing 2 bald eagles perched in the neighbors yard - very high up on a tree branch. I live in Maumee, Ohio, about 2 blocks from the Maumee River, near Side Cut Park. I could have watched them all day, hoping to catch a glimpse of their wing span - but I had to leave the house. Unfortunately, I didn't have a camera handy. When I returned home about an hour later, they were gone. I've never seen a real bald eagle - and it was phenomenal!
Thanks for the opportunity to share my story!
Brenda Ballmer
2/13/08 Huron, Ohio
I live on the east side of Huron with a view of
frozen Lake Erie out my front window. I was working at my computer
this morning looking out the window when I saw an immature bald eagle
fly by. I put my coat on and walked out to the lakefront to see if I
could see it. As I walked up, still about 100 yards away, the first
one flew away, but there were 2 more immature bald eagles perched
high in a maple tree about 50 yards further away. Another neighbor
came out with her binoculars and we watched the 2 for at least 5
minutes before they flew off along the snow covered beach to the
west. It looked like they were just starting to get some white
feathers. What a site to see 3 bald eagles at one time.
Courtesy of Jill Hautzenroeder
Feb 3rd 2008
We live on a farm in Lowellville Ohio near Route 422 and I seen a bald eagle behind our barn perching in a tall tree. It flew around a couple of times and landed in the same tree and then took off. I knew they were further up north of us. I always wanted to see one. I got a closer look with my binoculars. What a sight !!!
MaryAnn Mihaly
January 30, 2008
I saw TWO bald eagles in the Sandusky Bay area this afternoon while heading east on Rt.2. The first one I saw was about a mile or so east of the Bay bridge flying over the marshy area on the north side of the road. I saw the 2nd one about 15 minutes further east on Rt. 2.
I travel this route quite often and have seen a handful over the past couple of years, but I have never seen 2 in one day. Time to go get that lottery ticket.
Scott Kramer
Strongsville
On 1/25/08 I sa one circling overhead for about 1 minute then soaring north towards the lake. It happened at 4:45pm a little north of Rt.2 on rt306 in mentor. I have seen them before in Florida keys but very cool to see one at home. I had to stop the car in awe.
Tom Galon
My daughters and I were traveling west on Breckler road, between Christy Road and St. Rt. 66 N, when we saw three very large, dark brown speckled birds with brown heads feasting on the carcass of a deer in a field, not far from the road. They were very bold, and didn't mind being watched from the car. The birds were well over 2 feet tall, with a very large wing span, making us sure they were not hawks. My husband was in the truck behind us and also saw them, amazed at their size. After consulting my Audubon book and the internet bald eagle image gallery, we are certain that we have been witness to three immature Bald Eagles. Simply amazing!
Elizabeth Olvera, Defiance
December 21, 2007 at approximately 10:30 A.M. I was driving north on Ohio St. RT. 7 along the Ohio River at Stratton, Ohio just above the New Cumberland Lock and Dam I saw an adult Bald Eagle fly down toward the water, reach out with its talons and grab a fish that appeared to be 8-10 inches long from the water and continue to fly in a climb heading east out over the river. As I was on a business trip and and a co worker was following in a different vehicle, he reported that he had seen another Bald Eagle in a tree on the side of the road between the highway and the river just moments before I saw the one that I reported above.
Bud Forte
My husband & I live in a rural snowbelt county of Northeast Ohio. Fortunately we have been privileged to see bald eagles quite a few times, but today while sitting in our kitchen and watching the birds feed at our feeder, we saw a bald eagle soaring overhead. We didn't know if they would stay in the area for the winter or not, but our question has been answered. Every time we see one we get excited. What a wonderful, beautiful sight to behold.
Mary Ann Friihauf
This past Sunday, Dec 9th, 2007, my family and I were traveling through Millersburg, in Knox County and saw 2 bald eagles fishing and hanging out by the river off of State Route 36. It was magnificent; we were on a schedule to go watch my nephew sing in a Christmas program. The program lasted about 45 minutes, we traveled the same route on the way back, and unbelievably the eagles were still by the river. My uncle passed away in Millersburg exactly 3 years ago that day. We took a few photos of the beautiful birds, but I have not gotten them back yet; once we do I will send a photo.
Angie McClary
On Sat Nov 10, 2007 my boyfriend and I spotted 2 bald eagles soaring over Glynwood Rd just outside of Wapakoneta, OH. This was my first time ever seeing a bald eagle in the wild and to see two. This sighting made our day!
Heather Pierce
Saturday November 3, my husband and I saw a most surprising sight on the Clear Fork Branch of the Mohician River as it weaves out of Butler Ohio! Balanced on a log about 4 feet from the river bank was a magificent bald eagle. To see such a beautiful new sight so unexpectedly was quite the highlight of the day as we were celebrating our 23rd wedding anniversary!
Erika Fuller
On October 25th 2007, I saw a Bald Eagle on the Ohio Turnpike, headed towards Hudson/Route 8. It was landing to get its prey. It had a massive white head!
D Kempers
Today, October 22, 2007, I spotted four Bald Eagles at lunch time flying over Rossford, Ohio near Toledo. They were absolutely beautiful. At first I couldn't believe my eyes, but after picking up lunch and on the return route I saw a gentleman looking to the sky. I rolled down my window and asked him if he saw Eagles too and sure enough...he saw the same four I had to have seen.
About two months ago I spotted another flying over my house as I pulled up the driveway.
Deb James
I was out in my yard Oct 9th, 07 when I kept hearing a screeching bird every 30 seconds. I looked up to see a Bald Eagle circling around near the stream by our house. It hung around for 40 minutes before flying off. I was able to get a few photos of the eagle. It looks like a young 3 year old. His/hers feathers have not turned white yet around the head. This was the first time I every saw a Bald Eagle in the wild. What a sight!!
Date: Oct. 9th 2007
Time: 3pm
Location: New Albany, Ohio (Between Central College rd. and Walnut Rd.)
Keim McIlvaine
New Albany, Ohio
I live in the rural parts of Ohio and my friend and I witnessed a bald eagle flying over my home. This was in the afternoon about 5:30. Kind of unusual to see one out in this area. The river is several miles away.
September 11,2007 5:30pm
Ginny Pettibone
Columbiana County Columbiana Ohio. The most magnificent bird ever,
spotted behind the Links at Firestone (the old Firestone farm) in the
field on the north side of the road. Mid March 2007. First reaction,
turkey I've ever seen, the he/she raised their head. Grabbing the
binoculars from the glove box WOW what a spectacular sight. After a short
time it took flight and soon soared out of sight.
Joyce Witt
My daughters and I were traveling west on St Rt 24 toward Defiance, Ohio on January 29, 2007, at about 11:15 am, when we spotted a Bald Eagle soaring over 24 and Carpenter Road. It was a sunny day and there was no mistaking his bright white head on black body. I believe I have seen him before when going to work a few miles from the same area on St Rt 281 near the Maumee River. It was awesome!!
Rhonda VonDeylen
I spotted a Bald Eagle circling above the quarry adjacent to I-75 on
the east side of Lima, Ohio on January 23rd. I was near the Route 81
exit, and I saw the bird at about Noontime. My spirits soared along
with the eagle, just watching him ride the currents of air.
Tony Schroeder
We were so shocked today, to see two bald eagles sitting in a tree just
outside of Fostoria, Ohio. We pulled into reservoir #4 which is on
County Rd. 23 and saw them sitting side by side. I joked to my husband
that the birds were eagles and he dismissed them for buzzards. We got
out of the car and could see the unmistakable white heads and yellow
hooked beaks. We watched a little while and then they flew away. They
were HUGE!
Susie Husted
November 20, 2006 - Sighted my first Bald Eagle today at approximately 12:30pm on Bear Swamp Road in Medina County in Northeast Ohio. Medina is 20 - 30 mile south of Lake Erie. While driving on Bear Swamp Road, a fairly rural area, I spotted an unusual bird take flight. At first I thought it might be a late departing Turkey Buzzard, but when I saw the unique white head and tail I knew it must be an eagle. One of the most thrilling moments of my entire 55 years!
Courtesy of Stephen Durinsky
On 10/28/06 my sons and I were returning home on Medway - Osborn Rd.
in Clark county when we spotted a Bald Eagle only about 30 yards into
the field sitting on what looked like a dead groundhog. The Bald
Eagle did not seem to mind the cars that slowed to look as they went
past but when we stopped to take really look in amazement at what we
were seeing the Eagle hopped off of the groundhog and took a few steps
and then just flew a short distance to a large dirt mound and that's
when we realized that the Eagle had landed next to a younger Eagle
that didn't have the white head or tail yet. The two birds then took
to the air and when the older bird took to the air it let out a
screech that was so awesome to witness. My sons and I were just blown
away that we had just had the opportunity to see two Bald Eagles in
the wild in an area of Ohio where we hadn't seen any reports about on
the ODNR website. I had a chance to get a lousy picture with my
camera phone and a fair film clip of the mature bird in flight with my
phone.
Courtesy of Paul Martino
Lima, Ohio April 4, 2006
My daughter, Molly, and I were in the car headed south on Copus road at about 8:00pm. We looked up and there right above us was an eagle flying so carefree. This is my second sighting in a little more then a week.
Courtesy of Mary Scott
My daughter, Kathleen (11 years old), and I were driving north today, March 25, 2006, on Kemp Rd. Kemp Rd. is located to the west of Lima, (Allen County) Ohio. Lima is located off of I-75 at about the 125 mile marker. It was about 3:30 pm. Kathleen said to me, "Mom is that an eagle?" Sure enough there was a bald eagle standing in an empty corn field. He was just about 15-20 feet off the road. It was truely amazing! Niether one of us had ever seen an eagle in the wild. He stood there for a couple minutes looking off into the field, finally he turned and looked at us for a while. Then he spread those awesome wings and took off flying. Showing us his beautiful white tail. He soared through the sky looking so majestic. Kathleen and I just sat in the car watching him in awe. Courtesy of Mary Scott
today i saw a bald eagle in north lima ohio it was the most beautifull thing
i ever saw Courtesy of Alisa Phipps
I had the pleasure of watching an eagle feed on a goose just several hundred feet from the roads edge in Wakeman, Ohio. Arriving just prior to sunset the eagle was already feeding so I don't know if the eagle took the goose itself or if the goose was hit by a vehicle. A gaggle of geese frantically paced and honked just a few hundred yards away from the eagle enjoying a snack. Located on State Route 18 in eastern Huron County, Clarksfield Township, seeing an eagle less than a mile from my home sure is exciting. Courtesy of Jeff Kudlo
We saw a pair of eagles at Lake Rockwell today. It is at least twenty mile northwest of where we saw the eagle two weeks ago. Courtesy of Steve Kohl
This morning (3/17/06) while walking the dog in Edgewater Park a Bald Eagle glided through the upper park at less than tree top level—a spectacular sight. Courtesy of Stewart Hastings
I saw my first Bald Eagle this morning just outside the northeast Knox county village of Danville. I saw it pick up a small animal from the road and fly into a field about 30 yards away. I backed up and pulled into a private lane to get a closer look. It again flew away but I was able to verify it was indeed a bald eagle. Beautiful bird but not quite as large as some of the others described on your website. Courtesy of Rick Elliott, Millersburg, Oh
My family was driving home from church on February 26, 2006 along St Rt. 14, when we had a sighting. We were crossing a bridge over Berlin Lake when I spotted a very large bird flying over the water. Once I saw the white tail, it turned to reveal a white head as well. We crossed the bridge, did a quick u-turn. There is a large parking area along the bridge and we pulled off and watched the eagle fly around for a few minutes until it decided to perch in a tree along the shore. It was an awesome sight.
We had a similar sighting last summer during the 4th of July weekend at Guilford Lake which isn’t that far from where we were today. How glorious it is that we are blessed to see such two eagles in a year. Courtesy of Steve Kohl
I’m happy to report that we spotted our first Bald Eagle on February 11, 2006. He was perched in a tree just off of White Stone Rd. in Union County, about 1 mile north of Leeper Perkins Rd.. We were so delighted – we stopped in the middle of the road and just watched for 20-30 seconds before he flew away. I’m amazed at how big these birds are and how majestic they look! Courtesy of Patty Baird
Today (Feb 8th 2006), I viewed an adult bald eagle soaring over the Hopkins road overpass on Rt 2. This is the second sighting I have had in 3 months. A few months ago I viewed and adult bald eagle soaring over the Chargin River Bridge on Rt 2. The two sightings are about 4 miles apart. I was really surprised to have the second sighting today. This seems like a strange time of year to observe Eagles in this area. Perhaps they are wintering over here due to the mild winter we are having. Hopefully I will continue to see them in the future. Courtesy of Dave Chase
At approximately 1:45 today, January 15, 2006, my husband and I were driving in Niles, Ohio and noticed birds flying above our car. Because of their large size, we quickly noticed the white tail feathers and head of two beautiful bald eagles. Courtesy of Shawn Wolfe
Bald eagle sighting in Bay Village, OH. I live on Lake Erie and saw one gliding over the lake on January 15, 2006, 1:00 pm. Courtesy of M. Baeppler
January 15, 2006 -
My husband and I live in West Chester, Ohio and we were on our way back from Mt. Gilead this past weekend. We were driving down 71 south near the Fayette County boarder when I noticed a huge shape sitting in a tree on the northbound side. As we got closer I could see that it was a Bald Eagle! We got off at the next exit and drove north to the spot where we saw him and pulled over. He was magnificent! He sat there and shook his head - he must have stood 3 feet high and when he took off I know his wing span was at least 7 feet wide! I have never seen anything more spectacular in this area in all my life! So glad to see that these beautiful creatures are in our neck of the woods again!!! Courtesy of Carey Hout
Spotted four, possibly five, bald eagles just south of Piketon, Ohio, this afternoon (January 1, 2006). Piketon is located on US route 23 about 25 miles north of the Ohio river. They were watching a small pond near the Scioto river; probably waiting for a small animal to come for a drink. One of the birds was mottled and did not have the white head and tail feathers of an adult, so I'm assuming it was an immature bird. Naturally the sighting occurred on one of the very rare times I didn't have a camera with me. By the time I returned with a camera and tripod they had moved on. I'll keep an eye on the area as it may be a regular feeding place. Hopefully I can get some decent photo's of the birds. Courtesy of Gary Trustle
I had the rare opportunity to go kayaking, in january, on Pymatuning reservoir yesterday. It is situated on the Ohio/PA border. It is very common to see bald eagles there. I had never been there in january before so was unsure what I would find. I was happy to see three or four different eagles, and got to watch a pair of immature eagles doing the "dance" with one flipping over and flying upside down to the other. Both of these eagles have lots of white on them, but most of it in the wrong places, so I'm assuming them to be closing in on maturity. The two put on a good show giving me a great winter "eagle fix"...Courtesy of Jerry Martin, NE Ohio
December 30th . . . just had the privilege of seeing a Bald Eagle perched on a huge tree right outside our back door. I live in Galena, OH near Alum Creek Reservoir; this is the third time I've seen an Eagle out our back door but the first time I was able to capture it on video. Amazing!!! Courtesy of Michael Holdcroft
For the past four summers my wife and I have camped at Campbell Cove Camping in Logan, Ohio. The campgrounds is right at the edge of Lake Logan. I have a small pontoon boat and many times during the summer I go out on the lake to look at birds. Four years ago I spotted a bald eagle flying around and fishing at the lake. For the next four afternoons I spotted it again. I didn't see it for two years after that, but others have. This summer I saw it again and have observed it numerous times...what a magnificent sight!! After reading the articles from this sight, I believe it is the same eagle each year. Courtesy of Lindsay R. Edwards
Nov. 25, 2005 I just saw a bald eagle flying over the lake in my backyard in Brecksville, OH. Huge bird/wing span (compared with the typical red tailed hawk that I commonly see) and had a brilliant white head! It was amazing! Courtesy of Cynthia Gunn
For the first time ever, I saw a Bald Eagle in flight today! I was driving along a rural road in Twinsburg, Ohio (northeast Ohio), near some open plains and empty fields when I saw a HUGE bird soaring, somewhat low to the ground, in the direction of the road. I thought that it might be a buzzard, because of its enormous size, so I stopped the car along the roadside to get a better look. As the bird approached, I noticed that the head was not bald the way a buzzard's head would be, but it had all white feathers on it with a big yellow beak - plus, it was not black, the way a buzzard would be, but it had a brown body and brown wings! I was astounded, so I watched while it flew higher, soaring in circles over the field and I saw then that it had white tail feathers in addition to the white head, with the brown body and wings. I wondered, COULD IT POSSIBLY BE AN EAGLE? IN OHIO? I rushed home to look it up and sure enough, it WAS a Bald Eagle! I feel completely privileged to have witnessed this amazing miracle of nature: the bird was beautiful and huge - a sight I will never forget! Courtesy of J. Miller |