Tennessee
Today (3/5/08) I saw a bald eagle fly directly over my house. I caught a
great view of the bird as the sunlight made him stand out very clearly. He
was flying with two other smaller birds flying behind him. The birds were
also being very vocal. I'm not sure what the other two birds were (any reply
info would be appreciated). I live in Knoxville, Tennessee in the eastern
part of the city just off the Holston River. After flying over my house, he
went on to do 4 or 5 big circles before going over a patch of woods where I
lost sight. This was very exciting for me because I have lived in east
Tennessee my entire life and this was my first wild sighting.
Matt Quillen
On Feb 5, I saw 2 eagles flying low over Old Hickory Lake in the Hendersonville, TN area. One flew toward our house that fronts the lake, landing in a tree about 50 ft from my window. The other continued flying further down the lake. I saw them later in the day, hoped they would, again, come close (as I finally found my camera!) but were never that close again. I'm still hoping they will return!
Cindy Parobek
Today January 2, 2008 my husband Ronnie called me and was very excited. He said he had seen a bald eagle fly and land in a tree not far from where he was cutting some wood. He told me where to look and sure enought there it was. What a sight it was. We have never seen such a beautiful creature.
We live about 70 miles south of Nashville in Pulaski, Tn. We have lots of turkey and deer on our farm but this was our first bald eagle. Two of our grandchildren was here today and got to view this magnificent bird.
Every time I would go by the window I would look and see if he was still there. I wanted him to stay but I wanted to see him fly too. It started getting dark and he was still setting in the top of the tree. Hope we will get to see him again.
Ronnie and Hattie Bledsoe
29 December 2007 09:30
Tennessee, Coffee County
Normandy Lake, Barton Springs area
Two Bald Eagles on the shore line eating something. Very Cool and unexpected.
Tim Frideczky
On Sunday, December 2 2007, two friends and my self saw a Bald Eagle in the Dry creek area of Tims Ford lake in Tennessee. We had been walking the dry lake bed in an area close to were I work. The eagle flew out of the lake bed and lit in a tree 75 yards from us and stayed for quite some time, so we got a very good look at it. This is the first time I have seen one in this area of the lake.
Stacy Farris
I live on the Tennessee River in the Ten Mile area of Roane County. For the past 6 years I frequently see a pair of Bald Eagles near my home between Bayside Marina and Thief Neck Island. In February 2007 one of the Bald Eagle landed in my yard to eat the fish he had It was funny as my daughter came and got me in the Garage saying their was a big bird with a white head eating a fish. It was quite a sight to watch him or her eat lunch less than 50 feet from my deck. I was able to get several good pictures. In June 2007 while at anchor in my boat near the TVA wildlife management area just south of Blue Springs Marina I got to watch a Bald Eagle swoop down catch a nice fish and then land on the bank of the WMA to eat his lunch. October 28th 2007 my wife and I were out for a boat ride to look at fall colors. We spotted one Bald Eagle just out side the Bayside Marina cut. We were only able to watch this Eagle for 10 minutes or so before he disappeared into the trees. We headed north up the river to Kingston were we got onto the Clinch River. Just about 3 miles north of the power plant we were able to watch a Pair of Bald Eagles for 35 to 45 minutes. We did get to see one of them catch a fish.
I know of at least 2 pair that live in the Ten Mile area of Watts Bar Lake (TN River) and I am pretty sure there are four pair between Watts Bar Damn and Kingston, and two more pair on the Clinch River. I have always been fascinated by the Bald Eagle since my dad pointed out the first one I saw in 1970.
I have seen Bald Eagles in Michigan where I grew up. I have also seen them on Lake Moultrie in SC, St. Marries River in GA, the St Johns River in FL, and out west in CO, WY and MT. It seems to never loose the excitement for me even now that I see them 20 times a year or more near my home.
Dave McKale
I spotted a bald eagle on the east side of Oak Ridge, TN flying from Melton Hill Lake over the top of the UT Arboretum moving towards city center on 09/25/2007.
Ryan Rife
I have a corner office on the second floor where I work in the eastern end of Oak Ridge, TN. I oftentimes see as many as 40 buzzards circling, riding the ridge lift of a nearby ridge. I can not help but watch occasionally the birds that are outside. This past week however I actually saw an adult bald eagle flying over this same ridge. The white head and white tail showed very distinctively. I called to a couple of co-workers who also witnessed it. It is the only bald eagle that I have ever seen in the wild and was very impressive. Our office is about two miles from Melton Hill Lake (as the bald eagle flies) and I hope that it is making its home locally.
Terry W. Sanders
Today, November 29, 2006, a couple of crows started calling loudly outside my house in White Bluff, Tennessee. I went outside to investigate and saw a mature bald eagle perched right across the street from my house. It stayed for about ten minutes and we were able to catch him/her on the video camera and also take a few pictures. Then it flew away with the crows following closely harrassing it til it was out of sight.
Katherine Kingsbury
For the past two months I have been seeing from one to four bald eagles almost daily perched in trees by the bluff which is across the lake from Cages Bend, Hendersonville, TN. The bluff is west of Cedar Creek campground on the Wilson County side of the lake. There are two immature and two mature eagles that come in mid-forenoon and stay up until 5:30 PM then head west. They do not seem to mind the river barge or boat traffic unless people come too close. Many of our neighbors walk the trail along the lake about 300 to 400 feet from where these birds perch and feed. As long as people keep moving and do not look directly at the birds they do not fly but if you stop and look directly at them they will be disturbed. There is 13 acres of Corp property here between our house and the lake. This is the fourth year these beautiful birds have been coming here in mid December to February, but we have never seen more than 2 in the past. Reported by Paul Van Buren
I live at the northeast end of Cherokee Lake in Morristown, TN. I
noticed a bald eagle hovering over our backyard yesterday afternoon
(2/12/06) and it proceeded to land on the lake shore. I then let our
small dog out of the house and it proceeded down toward the water to
greet the eagle. The eagle noticed the dog, took flight and made about
three lazy circles above our dog at a height of about 25 feet. We think
the eagle was sizing up our dog as a possible "snack". It was truly a
magnificent sight. We have lived on the lake for about one year, and
this was our first bald eagle sighting. Courtesy of Gregory Frank
My wife and I boat on Pickwick lake located on the Tennessee river. While we were out yesterday we were able to sight over 8 eagles and capture some great photos. Over the past few years the bald eagle population has been increasing during the winter months dramatically. Courtesy of Jay Harrison
January 20, 2006
Crossville, TN
Today my brother saw a most magnificent bald eagle circling his house on Lake Tansi near Crossville, TN. He said it was the most spectacular sight. He wanted to get a picture but he did not want to miss a second of the view so no picture was taken. The bird circled his house, and then proceeded out over the lake. My father also has seen this bird near his house on the other side of lake. Courtesy of Pam Hofmann
My wife and I were out motoring our Chrysler 22 sailboat near Sale Creek Recreation Area on the Tennessee river New Years Eve and spotted three bald eagles within an hour's time. It was cold, overcast and we were hesitant to even leave the slip. After spotting our first eagle of the day we knew we had made the right choice. Several Great Blue Herons and two more Bald Eagles later we decided it was our best New Years Eve yet.
Courtesy of Lenora and Jody Conn Chattanooga, Tennessee
I saw my first bald eagle on Dec 26 2005. In Franklin Tennessee. It was by a water reservoir. It was sitting in a tree off one of our main roads. Mack Hatcher. The funny thing is it is a heavily traveled road. I do not think any one else be me and my family saw it. Courtesy of Vickie Hale
I saw my first pair of Bald Eagles today while driving close to Ft. Loudon dam at Lenoir City,TN. They were spectacular! They were flying fairly low towards the water. I almost ran off the road trying to watch them. I was thrilled a few weeks ago when I saw a single Bald Eagle flying near the same place. Now today two! Truly magnificent birds.
I had never seen an eagle in the wild until I moved to this area in October. Now, I'm afraid I'll become a hazard on the road because of staring toward the sky! Courtesy of Susan Hill 3/3/05 |