Ohio
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.
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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 |