Wisconsin
Four eagles perched in trees along the upper Fox River in downtown Green Bay, Wisconsin. Three juveniles, one mature. Hundreds of loons also in same location. Time of day was mid afternoon. Lots of open water and day after a substantial snow fall for this 2011-2012 season.
Debbie Laplante
We saw a juvenile Bald Eagle, probably around 4 years old soaring over a partially frozen lake above a group of gulls. It then flew directly over us on the beach out towards the city. It had a white head, but the tail was still dark, and the chest plumage was patchy.
Date: 1/7/12, 2:15pm
Location: BB Clarke beach in Madison, WI
Latitude: 43.077633 Longitude: -89.369456
Emily Lewis
I saw an eagle 2 times now. Once on Pewaukee, WI Lake. He was trying to pick a duck off the water and then flying close to the area of Pewaukee lake. I was driving and could not mistake that white head and tail as well as that large black body. No mistake, it was a bald eagle and I was very excited to see one this far south.
Julie Gerdman
Watching the Packers game New Years Day on Rock Lake in Trevor Wisconsin when instead of screaming touch down the scream was "Bald Eagle" About 20 feet out my picture window an Eagle flew by. We went to look outside and another was perched in the Maple tree over hanging the lake. The flew off to the southwest in the strong Northwest wind. My first sighting on this tiny lake though I've only lived here since September.
Linda Woodie
2011
December 2011, about 2 pm: Madison WI. Mineral point Road near where it turns into Regent. - Spotted while driving. Pulled over w/ my 3 year old daughter to get a better view. Noticed the white head and white tail... Soaring with a smaller brown bird.... Awesome!!
Tina Larsen
We have a bald eagle in our tree in our front yard. It comes back
from time to time and just perches in the tree. Location in DePere
WI. Poops alot!
Jason & Brenda Peebles
I was with my 15yr old son, while he practiced driving, in Holy Sepulcher Cemetery on Lake Drive in Cudahy at 12:00 noon 11/17. A bald eagle flew over our car. We watched him go from tree to tree--wow!
Pat Deck
01NOV11
7:34am
Wind Lake, Wisconsin
On Hwy 36 where it crosses the Muskego Canal (42.84579658210897,-88.1338906288147)
Ray Wojtak
Oconomowoc WI, Oct. 17, 2011, at 15:30 my wife and I watched a bald eagle soaring over St. Jeromes, west of the high school. My first sighting. Wow!
Renee Butterfield
On September 28th, while golfing at West Bend Lakes,West Bend, WI, a pair of bald eagles flew by and perched in trees around 14th and 15th fairways. A truly awesome sight.
Gary Fyock
Beaver Dam Wisconsin Sept 27, 2011
Jon McClean
We were up to Prairie du Sac, Wi. today to see if we could see any eagles.
Well to our amazement — we saw about 18 or so. It was very windy day so they were practicing with one flying upside down and the other right side up — claws matching. They are the most magnificent bird and to think we can see them so close.
Glenn Stewart
The wife & I just saw a bald eagle flying over our back yard, then took off over toward the lake in Fox Lake, Wisconsin (about 1/2 the way between Madison and Appleton). We have seen them several times up by Appleton, but this was a first for us in Fox Lake. It was breathtaking, on a very windy day here, but it was a sight against the bright cloudless sky.
Jeffrey Montgomery
Bald Eagle sighting.... 2/13/11
I was out riding my horse on the trails near my house this afternoon
when I saw a large bird flying above. As he came closer, I realized,
from his
clearly white head and tail, that he was a Bald Eagle. He was flying on
the west side of the trails behind Millenium Park in Twin Lakes,
Wisconsin.
Lake Elizabeth (one of the twin lakes) is about 1/10 of a mile west of
where I saw him.
My next door neighbor and I saw a Bald Eagle flying over our properties
last Fall.
I hope we get to see more of these beautiful birds in our area! I love
watching them soar.
Maureen Kauffmann
At about 1 p.m. today, 2/13/11, we saw two adult bald eagles fly overhead in Waukesha Township, about 6 miles south of the city of Waukesha, Wisconsin, or about 9 miles northwest of Big Muskego Lake. At times they were circling just above the treetops, and their features were clearly visible in the bright sunlight. Truly awesome!
PJ Starck
Just took a car ride along the Fox River in Appleton area and saw 25 bald eagles roosting and fishing along the way.
Through the winter this area is graced by hundreds of these magnificent birds. The DNR reported that in January
during a 2 hour observation at 26 sites in a 24 mile stretch from Menasha to Wrightstown there were 800 sitings
of an estimated 400 plus eagles in the area. As my sister once said take the time and lookup you never know
what you may see.
Jeff Marquardt
Just wanted to let your bald Eagle enthusiasts know that I saw a bald eagle in Waukesha, Wisconsin today at 3:35pm. The location of the sighting was Capitol Drive and highway 16. I was driving down highway 16 when I noticed a rather large bird. So large I thought it was a crane. Then as I came closer I noticed it was actually a Bald Eagle. I know it was a bald eagle by the unmistakable white tail and white head.. I did some research and in 2009 a bald eagle was spotted at Pine Lake which is only 3 miles from this sighting.
Brandon C. Brooks
On 2/7/2011 at 4:30 PM sighted a single bald eagle in Fox Point, WI by the lake bluff overlooking Lake Michigan.
C.Barr
1/29/11
In Beloit, WI saw a Bald Eagle perched in a large tree overlooking Rock River. this was just south of the Henry Ave. Bridge. The Eagle was sitting in the tree for several minutes. A crow squawked at the Eagle and the Canadian Geese on the river seemed a bit noisier than usual too. The Eagle ignored all the other birds, and finally flew up the river towards the north.
Carol Taylor
The morning of January 27th 2011 while was driving along highway 164 just north of Moreland Blvd I saw a massive bird flying above the fox river as I got closer I realized it was a bald eagle. It started to glide down towards the river with it massive talons very clearly visable. Because I was driving I could not stay and watch but over the weekend I intend to do some more sightings and hope to provide some pictures.
Jon Hein in Waukesha
We are privileged to see eagles almost daily. We live near Osceola, Wi. They feed on road kill deer in the winter here. Saw 2 adults flying together on 1/18/11. Have also seen a pair of golden eagles again this winter. Not immature balds. They have been south and east of Osceola for a few years. We thought they had moved on and then saw 2 perched in a tree about 1/11/11.
R & G Knotts
On 14 January 2011, my wife and I were in north central Wisconsin when we had three seperate sightings of bald eagles within a twenty miles. The first sighting occurred along highway 161 about three miles east of the town of Iola, the other two were about a mile apart along highway 10 about five miles east of Waupaca Wisconsin. All three sightings were in the afternoon between 2 and 3 P.M
Lee & Barbara Epplen
1/12/11; 2PM
Just saw/was watching a Bald Eagle in Bethesda Park, Waukesha,WI. Heard a branch break and something fall to the ground, turned out to be a wing of a Crow/Raven, it flew to a tree across the river by the Fox River Apartments. It sat and ate the bird while 6 other other Crows bugged the crap out of it. It was huge and could have easily carried my Bischon away. Very cool!
Michael Mecikalski
There have been 2 bald eagle sightings over my home in the last 3 weeks with the last one being this past weekend;1/8/11. Location: Arena, WI...30 miles west of Madison, WI...2 miles south of the Wisconsin River. Both times the birds have been flying overhead; appeared to be hunting. The one this last weekend was flying in a circle pattern over a large field. Both were low enough to discern that they were Bald Eagles with the white head and tail clearly visible. Needless to say, my husband and I were both so excited.
Kelly West
Today, 1-03-11, my daughter and I, saw my first bald eagle ever. Location was just outside of Cottage Grove, WI towards Madison in a corn field. It was so incredibly huge. I grew up here and have lived here all my life and I have never seen one!
Chris Harvey
2010
We had two bald eagles high up in our cotton wood tree in the back yard today Christmas eve 2010. The tree is 107 feet high and the two were perched up about 80 feet for 15 to 20 minutes before flying away. One was larger and possibly the female. We live in the city of Appleton and this is first time that we witnessed such a great site.
W Sweeney
I saw a bald eagle on the beach at Point Beach State Forest on September 12, 2010. It was alone and we watched it for a good 5-10 minutes before it flew off. I've attached a picture which is a pretty distant shot, but when I zoomed in on the picture on my computer I confirmed it is a bald eagle. I was very excited as I've only seen eagles in captivity previously.
Cheryl Zalenski
February 16th 2010, about 12pm, I saw a bald eagle flying about thirty feet over my head/parking lot in Waunakee, Wisconsin, just north of Madison.
Nicole Nipple
This morning between Rochester and Waterford, WI at approximately 8am, my son and I saw two Bald Eagles flying above us while we were walking to the school bus stop. The sky was clear and the birds were flying low. We could easily see the white tail and head on both birds. We quickly realized, along with the other parents and kids at the bus stop, that they were in fact Bald Eagles. We were all so amazed to say the least. It has always been a dream of mine to see a Bald Eagle in the wild and I am so honored to have finally been granted that opportunity.
Don J. Nelson
Been watching since the 14 of Jan. First one bald eagle for a couple of days.....then two (a pair) on the southside
pier in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. It's now the 19 of January 2010 and still seeing the two birds together. Some days
just one and then some days the two of them. They aren't hurting anything or anyone. Just a great site to watch
in the morning. Need a good set of binoculars.
Roger Kadow
On Sunday, January 3, 2010, around 11:30 a.m., my husband and I were driving to our home in Franklin (Hwy. 100 and Loomis Road), and my husband pulled over to take a closer look at what he thought were two huge hawks, but there is no doubt that those two hawks were bald eagles---one mature and one not. The sky was clear blue and you could easily make out the identifiable white head and tail feathers. The two circled above us for about two minutes and then flew towards the southwest. We were flipping out! We had seen eagles Up North and Alaska, and we never would have guessed we'd see them right in our own backyard.
Mark and Dianne Bender
On the morning of January 2, 2010, there was an eagle sitting in a tree at the top of the first hill on Hwy 23 S of the Taliesen School when we were heading S to Dodgeville from Spring Green.
K. Stoltz
Arena, WI
On Dec. 24, 2009, there was a Bald Eagle sitting in a tree alongside Black Earth Creek, that runs along Highway 14, just west of the Black Earth Medical Center.
K. Stoltz
Arena, WI
On Saturday, November 7, 2009, a bald eagle glided from north to south about 30 to 50 feet above the east shore of Rock Lake at Lake Mills, Wisconsin. I just happened to look out the lake side window of my lake home about 7:30 am and saw this magnificent sight for about 4 or 5 seconds until it was out of my line of sight. The Glacial Drumlin bike trail is at the south end of the lake. I have no doubts about what I saw. It was large and that beautiful white head stood out like a beacon.
Phil Crump
While out walking this morning just before noon I spotted a family of three bald eagles soaring over North Shore Middle School (800 North Shore Drive, Hartland, WI). It looked like two adults and a juvenile. I identified them visually and then double checked their distinctive call on-line. What a thrill! The school is located about a mile north of Pewaukee Lake which I noticed in the comments has also been a location for eagle sightings.
Mr. Patrick Byrne
Last weekend, Saturday October 24th, my husband and I saw a bald eagle fishing near our dock in Lake Monona. He flew low over the water, caught a large fish and sat high in a neighboring oak to feast while a group of 3-4 crows tried to remove him from the area. Then on Sunday morning, October 25th, I saw two bald eagles again flying low across our bay, and again very near our dock. Awesome view with the State Capitol in the background!
S. Devenish in Monona, WI just across the lake from the State Capitol and the Madison downtown isthmus.
A pair of bald eagles perch in the trees along Fox River, between Rochester and Waterford Wisconsin. Seen from the bridge in Rochester looking North to Waterford.
Kristin Hannula
1/23/2009 We've made two confirmed sightings of one mature (and very large) bald eagle in Waterford, WI from our office building on Hwy 36 and 164. Late last week, we observed the eagle flying south parallel to Division Road. This morning, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the eagle flew right around the corner of our building in plain sight, with four of us in a meeting room amazed at what we were seeing. After relating the story to a few co-workers, it came out that this eagle has been seen sitting in a tree over the Fox River just north of downtown Waterford.
Brett Remington
1/19/09 - Southeast Wisconsin
On 1/18/09 I saw two Bald Eagles soaring together near the intersection of Hwy 36 and Main St in Waterford WI. This is the second time I've seen a Bald Eagle in this area. The first time I saw one was Thanksgiving Day in 2008. It was an amazing sighting, we were driving to my parents house in Burlington via Hwy 36. We were just south of the Hwy 36/Hwy 20 intersection, and about 1/4 mile ahead of us we saw what I thought must have been a very large hawk soaring only about 20 feet above the highway, flying along the highway's median. As we came closer, I noticed that this bird wingspan was about as wide as the car in front of us, and I said to my fiancé, "That can't be a hawk, look at the size of that thing!" As we came upon the bird, we saw the obvious markings of a Bald Eagle, it was amazing. The Eagle was flying along the median, and only about 15' outside of my window...so close you could see it's eyes. There is definatly at least two Eagles in this area, I am sure of it. I grew up in the Burlington area, and have never seen a bald eagle until this past year, and am hoping to see much more of this spectacular bird.
Seth C. Oldenburg
We live on the west side of Little Lake Butte De Morts (Fox River), in Neenah, Wisconsin. For the past few we have seen more and more adult and baby eagles in this area, on a regular basis. However today I observed something different. Because of unusually cold winter this time, the lake seems to be frozen, except for the middle few feet, where there is some opening. There were four eagles sitting on the edge for a long time. Seems like, because of the frozen lake the eagles can not get their normal supply of fish and have to try ice fishing type methods.
Separately, we have also observed, small sparrow like birds going after the eagles and chasing them away, this summer.
Anjana Patel
2008
Burlington WI 12/15/08
At about 3:15 I saw a bald eagle soaring around Hwy 36 and W. I came back later to try to see it again. No luck. This was the first time in this area I or anyone I know has seen one. It was a terribly windy day with the wind coming from the West (could if have been pushed this way?).
Diana DeChenne
We live on the Wisconsin River in north central Wisconsin. The past few days (early December 2008), we have had two adults and two juveniles hunting in front of our home. They spend several hours each day searching the water and resting in the trees. It has been very cold and snowy here for early December. Their luck may change since today I saw common goldeneye ducks fly up the river which are a favorite prey for eagles in our area during the winter months. Twice I have been fortunate enough to witness an eagle hunt down a goldeneye. Quite a spectacular sight!
Jane Luxem
I live about an hour north of Milwaukee, in Hartford. Today driving
home I saw two Bald Eagles in my neighbor's corn field. They were
picking apart a raccoon in the middle of the field, some 15-20 yards
off the road my sister and I tried to take pictures from the car with
our cell phones but we weren't close enough. I'd never seen one before
save a vacation in Yellowstone when I was little. When you see one
that close it's not wonder why they're a symbol for our Nation. These
birds are majestic and awe-inspiring.
-Amelia George
About 4PM today my husband and I were driving into Clintonville, Wisconsin, and on a country road nearby we saw a bald eagle soaring to a tree not far from us. It looked like it was looking for some food, as it has been so cold here.
Maxine Graetz
This past week in Cushing, Wisconsin we had a beautiful heavy frost. I talked my husband into going for a ride
along the St. Croix River. The frost was floating through the
air & shimmering in the sunlight. It was magical!
We then turned down a street that was untouched by the frost. What we saw next was absolutely incredible!
Four Bald Eagles flying around an open area in the forest (some Immature). Then we saw two very dark eagles
sitting in a tree very near the road. I believe they were
Golden Eagles. (Wow!). Soon, the darker eagles departed
behind us and the Bald Eagles flew further into the forest.
We went for a drive the next day and saw the Golden Eagle
at a deer carcass and a mature & juvenile Bald Eagle soaring near by. They are so majestic & beautiful!
I feel absolutely spoiled with the opportunity to observe
these treasures.
Kathy Newby
We just saw a huge Bald Headed Eagle in our neighbor’s tree – Pewaukee, WI – right near the shore of Pewaukee Lake.
Sue Sweitzer
11/23, 11/24 and 11/25 we were lucky enough to see 3 bald eagles flying near our home near Blackhawk Lake in Highland, Wisconson. I don't know who was more excited - the children or the adults. It was a beautiful sight!!!
Joan Schilling
Muskego Wisconsin
Eating lunch in our Lunchroom at work and a lone Bald Eagle soared by fairly low in the sky, low enough for us to identify. Wow! I didn't think they were this far East in Wisconsin. Nice highlight to the day!
Amy Mueller
I saw a pair of bald eagles west of Dodgeville Wisconsin on November 7, 2007
Eleanor Mont
On Monday Oct. 29,2007 at 13:45 I saw one lone bald eagle soaring over Cudahy WI. I could not believe my eyes. I have never seen a bald eagle in southeastern WI. I was so excited that I had to call my neighbor to come out and see it.
Rebecca Franke
I saw 2 adult bald eagles feeding on something in a field between Neenah,
Wisconsin and Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Just off highway A near Lake Winnebago. It
was the first time I have seen a bald eagle in this area.
Mark Schnaderbeck
I live in Appleton but work in Neenah. My office faces Little Lake Butte de Morts. For the last two weeks there have been five immature (brown) bald eagles and three adult bald eagles flying around the lake. Every winter they show up due to some open spots in the water. They are spectacular to watch.
Steve McCartney
I was privileged to be able to see my 1st Bald Eagle yesterday! It was sooooo awesome, exciting, and beautiful. It is like a legend to me, and to actually see an actual living one was one of the highlights of my life.
Yesterday, (Jan 17th, 2007) my mom and I were driving on Rte. 54 in WI between Waupaca and Lanark WI--it was about 12:30 pm- I noticed something at the edge of a field--It was a HUGE Bald Eagle feeding on a dead deer carcas. At first I thought it was just a crow, as we had seen at the same spot a few days earlier, but as I got closer, and took a second, a triple take---Oh my! I couldn't believe my eyes! The beautiful brown bird stood out against the stark white, snow covered field.
I hope to be able to view it again soon.
Annie Arsenault
I just had to let somebody know. It was beautiful. About 8a.m. CST in Racine, WI, I observed a lone bald eagle fly directly over my house, maybe a couple of hundred feet high. It was a cold crisp morning temp. about 8 degrees F and he was soaring effortlessly against a bright blue sky, flying in a southerly direction. I've seen bald eagles in northern WI and in western WI near the Mississippi, but in my 50yrs I have never seen a Blad Eagle in southeastern WI before this.
Mitch Pezansoski
Driving towards Iron Mt.. Michigan on highway 141 near Amberg Wi. I could hardly believe my eyes. There in a birch tree was an eagle, how majestic with it"s white head. Never before had I ever seen one while driving in this area. I turned the car around and parked and went in the trunk of my car for a camcorder to verify my sightings. It was difficult to film it because of the bright sun but finally did and it flew into another tree where another larger eagle was next to it. I drove my car near the area but the pair flew away. The next day while driving back the same way with my 93 year old mother I mentioned to her this is about the spot where I had seen the Eagles and low
and behold there on the ground feeding on a deer carcass was the bald eagle. I turned the car around and parked but the eagle flew up into the same birch tree the day before. the camcorder was ready and and I got the most amazing pictures of it which I will cherish forever. My mother was quite amazed by this sighting as well. Courtesy of Bob Pozza, Kenosha Wi. 03-26-2006
In Sauk City and Prarie du Sac Wisconsin there are eagle
watching days along the Wisconsin River. There are also
other educational events and bus tours to view the eagles. Courtesy of Jonathan Cody
What a majestic site, this one and to see bald eagles in their own habitat. I live in Menasha, Wisconsin and had the thrill of a lifetime. This past month and a half we have had the pleasure of seeing 16 (at the most-at one time) at our Park. There is a canal where the water doesn't freeze over, and I saw in the paper that there were 4 or 5 eagles flying over that area during sturgeon fishing. Being curious to see if they knew what they were talking about, I took a trip to the park, I didn't leave for an hour, came home and grabbed the camera, and went back for another 2 hours. I have seen hurt birds in the various zoos and such, but there is nothing better than to see the eagles in their own habitat. The truly funny part of this whole story is I have been to almost all the states in the US and have looked up to the sky in everyone and looked to see if they were there, but to no avail. Just goes to show you, there is no place like home. I go and see them almost daily, and am looking for nests to start because it is that time of year. I do know that they were at the Environmental area in Kaukauna for a while, and I am not sure if the ones that are here, are the ones that were there, I just know there nothing more beautiful to sit on the four season porch, and look up and see them flying by the house. The site is totally awesome, and I will never forget what they stand for. Thanks so much for this wonderful site, just wanted to share this with you. Courtesy of Gwendolyn Pulido
Saw male bald eagle about 1 mile north of Plain Wisconsin on Valley View Road Near County Highway N. He was picking at a dead possum. He saw me in my vehicle and I stopped to watch him. He stayed until I moved my vehicle then he took off with a little jump and one big wing flap. I was about 20 yards away from it and I think I took it by surprise. I had heard there was one in the area so I had been looking out for it. They were right. He paralleled the road I was traveling and I clocked him at about 25 mph before he turned away. Courtesy of MARK PERRY
Hundreds of Bald Eagles are feeding on the pike between La Crosse, WI and La Crescent, MN. The most incredible thing I have ever seen! Courtesy of T.J. Barth
I live in Ellsworth Wisconsin. close to the St. Croix and Mississippi Junction. While I was driving home from work the last two days I have seen an eagle eating a deer (road kill) about 5 feet off the side of the road. I never realized How big they are up close. It was beautiful. Courtesy of Jason Grezek
Somerset Wisconsin...in my backyard close enough to see his eyes. I've seen it often since moving here. It flew up in front of me off of a deer carcass not far from here. Courtesy of Kathryn Pike
I live in Brookfield Wisconsin and had my first sighting one day, about two months ago, while walking the dog. Of course, I didn't know I was seeing two bald eagles at the time, but they appeared so much larger than anything I've seen. I looked into my bird books but, hmmm, is it possible, here, by the Fox River Conservancy? And, then again yesterday as I was driving on highway 164 (close enough to the Fox) I saw an immature eagle (again, I thought, here in Waukesha County?) Then I discussed it with the person I was scheduled to see in Menomonee Falls and they have seen the pair also. WOW! Double WOW! Now we have a Great Blue Heron rookery and Bald Eagles! What a wonderful place! Courtesy of Sharon Hamann
today is sept.23 2004 I live in waterford wisconsin on the fox river...I saw my first bald eagle. I had seen it yesterday flying over the river..(fox river). I was so delighted today when i saw it again. only it landed in a tree on our property... I hope this is his hunting area and to see it again. Courtesy of Helen Trovato |