Eagle Viewing Directory

Florida

At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2010 my wife and I sighted a bald eagle on the ground with prey in an undeveloped lot located at 1815 SW 15th Place, Cape Coral, Florida. The next morning I noticed a turkey vulture picking at something on the ground within a few feet of where the eagle was sighted. An examination of the site revealed the mostly picked over carcass of what appeared to be an otter, about 3 feet long.
Don Parsons
We saw 2 Bald Eagles chasing Osprey and vultures on 62nd Ave and 1st St in Saint Petersburg, Florida. They were only about 10 feet from us. We've never been so close and to get to see 2 was amazing. The Osprey finally gave up its fish and the Eagles flew off together with the stolen catch. They were amazing and completely made the Osprey AND vultures seem like sparrows in size!
Kimberly Winters
On Sunday (01/24/2010) morning at 7:20 am I was going to work and to my amazement I saw a bald eagle on the ground with prey. I stopped because I could believe it, we have many ospreys in this area, the eagle flew off with its prey. This happened in a field in North pinellas county a couple of miles east of Honeymoon island. Pinellas is heavily populated and I have been given a rare treat.
Mike Kelly
I watched a Bald Eagle fly due west this morning (January 26, 2010) along the north side of County Road 222 (NW 39th Avenue) between County Road 241 and Interstate 75 in Alachua County, Gainesville, Florida. This is a rolling hill area and I watched its leisurely flight for several miles. It was flying quite low and had shifted its flight to pass below some circling vultures, obviously avoiding them. I have only seen Bald Eagles twice in my life, and I'm 58 years old. Both times in the late 1970s, both birds landing in or near a nest, both on freshwater lakes. It was beautiful and I will never forget the sight of any of them.
Mrs. Toni Medford
I have seen 5 Bald Eagles in N E Florida so far this year. Good start for 2010.
01/19/2010 1430 - 1 circling in updrafts in Johns Creek subdivision just off Hodges Blvd Jacksonville, FL.
01/10/2010 1300 - 3 circling at 2,000’ estimated and doing aerial stunts mock dog fights above World Golf Village near Comfort Suites and I-95 St Aug, FL
01/06/2010 1100 – 1 circling near Landstar Hodges & JTB Jacksonville, FL being pestered by a black bird but the eagle was not phased
One of my best sightings was near my home in Johns Creek was when an eagle was chasing an osprey at high speeds trying to steal the osprey’s catch. The osprey actually out maneuvered the eagle at my last glance an appeared to have won the challenge.
Dan Workman
Saw my first Bald Eagle in Fleming Island, FL yesterday 9 Jan 2010. He was sitting by the lake eating a fish he caught.
Kelly LoTempio
My family and I spotted our first ever bald eagle in our neighborhood in St. Augustine Florida, in the World Golf Village Area (Murabella). It was one of the most amazing experiences I've ever had. It was perched on top of my neighbor's home and just sat there perched looking out over the land. I took many pictures of the magnificent animal so I could have "proof" that I saw an eagle in Florida. I had no idea they were even here!
Lauren Chitty
Beautiful eagle sighted on my home's rooftop!
Jacksonville, FL 12/7/2009 @ 11:47 a.m.
My daughter mentioned seeing an eagle in the neighborhood recently and, frankly, I had not believed her. I thought maybe she saw one of those large egrets we see nesting around here. Sure enough, today, when I stopped home for lunch, there it was! I stopped in my driveway and stared in amazement.
The bird, noticing my presence after a few clicks of my camera phone, flew to the next roof in the neighborhood. I'm sure the view of the fish in the lake behind the houses was just as good from that vantage point.
Avis Gilcrist
11-29-2009 - My daughter and I saw a gorgeous bald eagle flying low over our home in the Mill Creek (Phase VII) Subdivision in Bradenton (East County), Florida. Watched it for about 10 minutes circling some ponds then it fly off heading east along State Road 64. The eagle was flying in the same area as a group of hawks.
Bob Weronik
There were two very large bald eagles circling high above Ft. Tryon Park, near the George Washington Bridge in Upper Manhattan this morning at 8:45 -- I had always heard they were in the area over the past ten years, but never saw one until today.
Dennis Reeder
About a week ago, I was outside on my deck watching a large group of birds just gliding around on the air currents, and I happened to notice what appeared to be a hawk and he was being persuded by another bird twice his size, as I continued to watch I realized it had to be a bald Eagle couldn't miss the white head and tail. It was truly awesome, This was in Lake worth Fla, I live only a few blocks from the intercoastal.
Annmarie Shamp
Fort Walton Beach, FL. For the last three days I have watched a juvenile eagle, November 3-5, 2009, at about 2 pm. It flies to a tree top near Garnier's Beach on Beachview drive. Yesterday I was delighted to watch as it swooped down to effertlessly snach what looked like an eight inch mullet.
P.L. Dwyer
Just wanted to report that I saw a bald eagle circling a pond in southeastern Jacksonville, FL. At 8:00 AM, 11/3/09. What a sight!
Ryan Reid
Spotted flying east along Highway 399 in Navarre FL on Monday November 2, 2009. Was flying just above the trees along the coast of East Bay.
Nate Matthews
October 26th, 2009
My husband and I were coming back from a wedding in the Florida Keys. We were about an hour south of Miami, still on Rt. 1 and I saw a large bird on a lightpost, right off the road. I got a good look at it and it was a bald eagle. My husband saw it too and said it was definately a bald eagle. Shocking to see it right off the road like that. (Must have been a big bird migration in general cuz there were hawks and tons of variety everywhere).
Candace McKay
Downtown Tampa, FL
36 Stories High
Kelly Bashford
Vacationing in Palm Coast, Florida...a bald eagle flew down to the shoulder of northbound I-95, north of Palm Coast around mile marker 308. Just touched down, then took off again.
Jim Perryman
My daughter saw an eagle on four different days in Sarasota, Florida this month. They are awesome!
Vanessa Doucet
We saw two large bald eagles in the back of Orange Park Country Club in Orange Park, FL. One flew just 30 feet over our heads while we were standing in our back yard, then it was immediately followed by another one! Just amazing.
Jill Kelley
On 10/06/09 observed one adult Bald Eagle flying west at the intersection of US 1 and 63rd St north of Vero Beach in Indian River County, Fl.
Terese Harber
I live in Safety Harbor FL. There have been two eagles perched on a power line tower. Last night, one was on the very top of the tower looking very regal and the other was a few 'rungs' down. As I watched they both took off and headed west toward Clearwater. It was approximately 7pm.
A sight you never get tired of seeing!
Dan Marignoni
Last week I was on vacation in Panama City Beach, FL where I saw a Bald Eagle flying around the condo's parking lot, which is next to Powell Lake. I then remembered seeing an eagle resting on a pole 3 years ago in the same area.
Diane Phelps
Solitary male on Jolee Island within the resort of Sandestin. Miramar Beach, Florida. That's on the panhandle, half way between Pensacola and Panama City.
Cynthia Richards
We were stunned to see a flying bald eagle in Santa Rosa County Florida on the northern side of Navarre Florida. We were on Harper Drive looking at a home to buy and the eagle was flying in a circle and then flew in a south to south west direction... the time of day was near noon on Tuesday September 8th, 2009... HOLY MOLY!!!! What an amazing event for us...
Jan and Leslie Brown Navarre Florida ...
We saw a magnificent bald eagle yesterday in Heritage Pines, Hudson, Florida. It captured a duck from our pond. It was a sight we will never forget.
Gail Carroll
We live in the Lake Worth area (Palm Beach County) Florida. We saw a bald eagle fly overhead today in our subdivision (Lake Charleston). This sighting was witnessed by 4 people as we were talking in the yard. We live on a lake and have spotted eagles before, but this was definitely a Bald Eagle – it had just taken off and was flying low overhead.
We will keep looking!
Jane Ellen Sherman
I was in central Florida this week and I can't believe the population explosion in Bald Eagles. They're everywhere! I saw a dozen using the air rising off the high-rise buildings in central Tampa for soaring. Right in the middle of the city! For several miles around the Disney resort south of Orlando the sky is never without at least one Bald Eagle in it. At a small lake near Kissimmee a very large specimen missed my car by only a couple of feet as it swooped down and plucked a fish from the lake. It's wingspan was clearly wider than the width of my six-foot-wide vehicle. I certainly won't forget that sight in a hurry! It's wonderful to see them doing so amazingly well after being so near extinction.
Gary Parker
We have the pleasure of seeing a pair of eagles almost everyday to and from work. They can be seen on a light pole in Lakewood Ranch on SR70 near the church.
Cheri Castillo
Bradenton, FL
We have at least one bald eagle who frequently flies around our large subdivision in Brandon, Florida. I have seen it at least three times in the last month, and finally was able to grab some pictures of it today.
Jennifer Uhlarik
We were at the Barack Obama rally in Sarasota FL and at least five bald eagles flew over head.
Carli Cooper
I SAW A BALD EAGLE LANDING IN THE TOP OF A TALL TREE IN A HEAVILY WOODED AREA APPROXIMATELY 1/2 MILE NORTH OF ICHETUCKNEE SPRINGS STATE PARK IN FORT WHITE, FLORIDA. IT WAS LATE MORNING.
BILL MORGAN
My wife and I spotted two Bald Eagles yesterday (hopefully a pair), sitting atop some Australian Pines near our home in Pembroke Pines Florida. This happened on the SE corner of US 27 and Pines BLVD @ 6:30 pm Sunday 03/16/08. Although this is our second Bald Eagle sighting (our first was while driving north on the west side of Lake "O" near Pahokee) this sighting was very exciting for us being basically in our backyard.
Al & Jasmin Quendo
On Monday march 10th, 2008 we spotted a juvenile bald eagle in a pine tree by our pond in North Fort Myers, of of Quail Hollow Road, then again we spotted a female and the youngster on Thursday, march 13th in the same tree. we are awaiting the appearance of the male.
john harris
I saw a bald eagle in Valrico, FL this morning near Durant Rd and Miller Rd.
Michelle Storm
I spotted a bald eagle at about 4:50 PM on March 6, 2008. It flew across the road in front of me as I drove across the Hart Bridge headed East. The eagle was following the river - moving up river toward the south and toward the city of Jacksonville. It was a fully mature adult, with a bright yellow beak, and a beautifully bright white head and tail. There is no mistaking that bird when you see it!
Tom Powell
I spotted this Bald Eagle at Pine Island Florida February 22, 2008 at 2:32 PM.
Dave Duggan
My children and I are fortunate to live in such a beautiful part of this country, and after having just moved here and placing them in a school we sighted 2 eagles in a tall pine tree adjacent to their schools playground. Each day this week we have seen these 2 beautiful birds perched high atop the trees; yesterday the one flew right over our heads maybe 30 ft above. It was so beautiful. Each day the children are fortunate enough to see them, admire them and learn more about them. I have been told that these eagles have returned for the past 5 years. If you have ever seen an eagle it is truly a neat experience.
Lisa Whittaker
SW Florida
We live in the Gateway development in Fort Myers, Florida, and our house backs up to a small "lake". This morning, there were many birds out in our lake, diving, fishing, swimming (inlcuding ducks, swans, egrets and even a pair of sand hill cranes). I heard a loud squack which turned my attention back to the lake, when I saw a GORGEOUS bald eagle swoop, grab a fish and fly not 10 feet from our back door. I do not know if it was a male or female, but it was close enough for me to see that it was gorgeous and a wonderful site.
Andrea Rousseau
January 30, 2008
I live in St. Petersburg, Florida near Tampa Bay and Boca Ciega Bay, just off the Gulf of Mexico. Last week I saw a huge, beautiful bald eagle standing upright on the ground next to an exit ramp from I275. It was no more than seventy feet from the roadway. It seemed to be rooted to the spot despite all the automobile traffic; it might have been holding on to prey or had some other reason to stay there. I had no camera with me except for the one in my cell phone but couldn’t stop there to shoot a picture. About two days later a bald eagle flew by our condo window which looks out on the water. I managed to get to my camera with a telephoto lens and shoot some pictures before it disappeared completely in the distance, flying north. I enlarged the picture, which is attached below. A year or two ago I saw another one flying west to east over the bay.
We see many birds around here but seeing a bald eagle in an urban environment in the most densely populated county in Florida was incredibly exciting. I now carry my camera around all the time, hoping to see it- them?- again.
Marshall Seiden
St. Petersburg, Florida
21/January-2008
I spotted a pair of bald eagles this morning at 11:20 EST flying over my office in Clearwater, Florida. We are located in the St. Petersburg/ Clearwater Intern'l. Airport Complex (just off old Tampa Bay). They were traveling nearly due east. Splendid sighting! One of them was cruising along maintaining a steady altitude, while the other one would soar high above it, then glide back down level and to the left, then rise up again. I watched them until they were out of my sight (obstructed by trees). Glorious!
I see a lot of osprey around here. One frequently comes by in the late afternoon and sits on the light pole until after dark. They are neat, but the eagles were outstanding!
Patty Smith
Pinellas Park, Florida
St Johns, Florida
January 19, 2008
I spotted a three year old bald eagle this afternoon (2:30 pm) in my backyard, flying over a small retention pond. I have seen several bald eagles in the North Florida area, but never at such a close distance! The bird was absolutely beautiful and periodically flew around the pond and perched in several pine trees. The eagle stayed in the area for about 35 minutes, so I was able to grab my binoculars and get a great view. I'm not sure what it was after, perhaps the ducks swimming in the pond!
It was a couple of hours ago, but I am still thrilled each time I think about it. I was and still am absolutely awe struck. I was definitely in the right place at the right time...what luck to see one in my own backyard!
What a truly beautiful bird.
Kathy Wittmann
January 16, 2008. Fort Myers, Florida at Gateway Greens. We live in a condo on the golf course at Gateway and this am my husband and I spotted an eagle sitting on the course he was enjoying himself walking around then a female came down and joined him. They continued to sit on the course and flew when golfers approached. They circled over the course for 5 minutes, chasing each other and soaring. What a wonderful sight.
Barbara Martin
Saw a bald eagle today Jan 1 2008 in Tampa, Fl. Specifically I saw the eagle off hanley rd in town and country near Morgan woods elementry. I was really surprised when I saw it. It took off immediately as I was walking my dog near the trail. I can only surmisem that it was sitting in a tree somewhere looking over the vegitation and ditch that runs alongside the park. I came home and strated searching via the internet for bald eagle sightings, and happened upon this web site. Just thought I would add my 2 cents.
M Reis
A young bald eagle flew over our pool enclosure in mid-December, 2007 and then returned a few minutes later to fly back to the treed area she had just come from. She flew very low, only about 15 ft over the pool. This location is in Lehigh Acres, Lee County, FL. Magnificent and quite a surprise!
Nancy Cullen
My family spotted a Bald Eagle on Bellamy Brothers Blvd in Pasco county just north of State Road 52 and South of Darby Road on December 24th 2007. We also sighted a bald eagle two days before on December 22nd in the same location. We do not know if this was the same bird or if there are a pair of them in the vacinity.
Julie Twining
Dade City Florida
My wife and I spotted a huge bald eagle yesterday (11/26/07) as we drove west on County Road 218 near Highland, Florida. This is located in NW Clay county. I have seen several in the Clay/Bradford County areas lately but this is the biggest.
Keith Tetstone
November 25, 2007
My husband and I were very surprised to drive down Starkey Blvd about 5 weeks ago between Longleaf and the Anclote River in New Port Richey to see an American Bald Eagle atop a telephone pole. We stopped and watched making sure we were not looking at an Osprey, but the distinct yellow beak and definite size difference made it obvious that our suspicions were true - it was indeed an eagle.

Because the excitement of seeing it was killing us (we are big wildlife people), we decided to go back about an hour later with binoculars to see if it was still there. Much to our surprise we found it again close to where we saw it the first time. The amazing part was that this time it was not alone, it was feeding with a juvenile. We watched for about an hour until it was dark, then left.

We have driven by that location as well as brought binoculars and a zoom lens camera to it several more times since then, but were not able to find them again. Then on Thanksgiving Day we were leaving our neighborhood (River Crossing) heading to Starkey Blvd and we saw the adult eagle again on the ground, then it flew to a tree where he was later chased away by a hawk. This area is about 2 miles from the original sighting but in a residential neighborhood that has a lot in the way of wildlife areas still.

What an amazing thing to have right here in our backyards! We now have a ritual of making the loop driving to try to find them every evening. AMAZING!!
Michelle Guercio - New Port Richey, FL
I live in Clearwater Florida and I spotted an American Bald Eagle today.
Jenny Nailor
In Riverview, Florida
11/16/07 around 7:40 a.m.
Corner of Valhalla Pond and Gornto Lake
I saw the eagle while I was driving; it had just grabbed a dead (I presume) bird and was flying off with it. At first I thought that it was odd that he picked up another bird, but after looking online I saw that they will. This area has a very large pond, and sometimes cows are on this property. It was very close to the road, I saw it very well!
Dayna Sweders
To my pleasant surprise, two bald eagles swooped down over my car here in Clearwater Florida! I have seen them in Cedar Key, FL and of course, Alaska, but never near my home. Very exciting. This area of Clearwater is very residential, about 15 miles from the beach.
Susan Turer
I have had 4 eagle sightings in the past 3 weeks. I am an avid bird watcher and am always excited to see these gorgeous animals. Three of the sightings were in one week in the Lakewood Ranch area between University Blvd and State Road 64. The fourth sighting was at Sneed Island in Palmetto on Saturday November 10th. It looked more like a golden eagle than a juvenile bald, but I can not find any other accounts of a golden in Florida. The bird was much larger than the bald eagles I had seen a couple weeks earlier. Perhaps it is a young bird from a migratory family and not the smaller native birds. I'm very curious to know if anyone else has seen this bird in this area.
Jami Rhoades, Bradenton, FL
nov 3 2007, Port Charlotte Fl. Fl rd #771 saw a pair of eagle flying, then they locked talons and spun towards the ground. gaining speed while spinning, they released at tree top level, soaring back to gain altitatude. it was a beautiful sight. my wife and myself have never seen this before and were amazed and pleased. i hope this was a mateing ritual and not fighting as we need more of these great birds.
ken and nancy sugden
I live near the intercoastal waterway in southwest St. Petersburg, Florida. Last Sunday, while walking in my neighborhood, I saw a pair of bald eagles fly into a pine tree and they were very verbal. Although we see a lot of migratory birds during the winter and urban wildlife, I had not seen eagles here. They were spectacular.
Denise R. Cooper
   I live in Leesburg, Florida, on a high stretch of land between two large lakes. I have recently been seeing a Bald Eagle sporadically, while walking my dogs. This morning, I spotted two of them. They perched high in a tree, keeping an eye on things. I noticed that one of them had a brown head which led me to investigate further on my computer when I arrived back home. I first believed that it might be a female but after further investigation on this wonderful access to information (my computer), I discovered that it was a young eaglet and that the mature males and females aren't very distinguishable from one another. I also learned that the Florida Eagle is the smallest of the indiginous North American Eagles, which in turn explained my earlier notion that the magestic bird I first saw was a young Eagle because of his size. I had been fortunate enough, on one of the earlier occasions, to see him/her perched on a tree, close enough to view his plumage in great detail as he sat and obligingly spread his wings to dry or prune himself. Beautiful!
   What a wonderful tool, the computer! Not only have I witnessed a beautiful bird(s) in flight but I have also learned something new! :)
   Happy Sightings to you all!
Martha Spix
I live in Fort Myers, Fl. in a gated community called The Forest. One evening last week my husband, my daughter and I were going out to dinner. We were approaching a gate to leave the community when my daughter who was in the back seat of the car exclaimed "I think I see an eagle on the tee". We were passing a golf course. We went through the gate and I said "Do you think we should go back?". We did and the three of us witnessed a huge bald eagle with something in it's grasp. We were probably twenty to thirty feet away, but there was no doubt what we were seeing. I don't know whether the bird saw us but it started to move but apparently what it had was so heavy it couldn't carry it. The wing span was tremendous. There is what you would call a creek right next to the golf hole so I imagine it was a pretty large fish. At first I thought the eagle had a white heron as I could see something white, but after looking at pictures of eagles I am sure what I saw were the white tail feathers. I have seen eagles in Alaska but never expected to see one in my own "back yard"! It was a thrill.
Linda Weidenkopf, Fort Myers, Florida
A Bald eagle was sited as my friend and I went for are morning walk. We live in Naples Florida. The day before my daughter was lucky enough to see CONNOR, That’s the name I gave him. He is soooo big and MAGNIFICENT!
Laura faustino of naples
We operate a Heritage – Eco boat tour from Crystal River Preserve State Park in Crystal River FL, which goes past a Bald Eagle nesting site. The nest is easy to view, and is about 300 yards from the river. It is NOT accessible from land, or by boat, and is enclosed in the Preserve State Park. To get closer to it, you would have to wade through gator infested swamp grass! God’s best fence!! The nesting pair is very active, producing a youngster nearly every year. They are quite comfortable with boats on the river, but do keep a watchful eye on those that slow or stop in front of their nesting tree! The tree is a long leaf pine, with the nest about 80 feet up. It appears to be nearly 10 feet in diameter, and the Eagles completely disappear when they drop into it. Very large nest. It appears as though this is a year round resident pair, as they are here all the time. We see them on about 80% of our trips. There are several other nesting pair on the river but only one with a visible nest. We read your policy on not disclosing the nesting sites, and applaud that. However, this is an opportunity for the public to see a nest under controlled conditions, in a way that the Eagles have accepted. Our staff biologist if very comfortable with our viewing program.
Capt. Bob Beck
A beautiful majestic Bald Eagle landed in my yard at eleven thirty am this morning. It was finding something in the mulch under my oak tree out side my window. Unfortunately it flew away before I could take a picture as I sat at my computer.
I live at Indian River Colony Club in Viera Fla. 32940.
How lucky I was to see it so close.
Lou Shuffstall
I live on Deerpoint Lake in Panama City, FL. For the past few weeks we have sighted a large bird in our tree, on our fence, diving into the lake….then my neighbors also reported seeing the bird perched on top of their boathouse. Today we both saw the bird, watched with binoculars, conferred together, and consulted your wonderful website. We are SO THRILLED!!! We have a young bald eagle right in our BACKYARDS!!!!! It is an awesome sight. My kids and husband and I are staying inside and creeping around to peek through the windows whenever we see him/her!
Kym Thurman
Yesterday,February 25th,2007.I was driving down Anderson Road in Tampa,Florida when I saw a bald eagle sitting in a pine tree behind a small industrial building.I tried to get a few pictures,but it flew off before I had the chance to do so.
Clark Drew
Feb.2007. I Live in Winter Park, Florida, which is located in Seminole County. I have a hobby of photographing Bald Eagles. These great, majestic birds never cease to amaze me. Right now, pairs of Eagles are nesting in Florida. The nests I've been watching, all have two Eaglets about five(5) weeks old.
James S. Way
My husband saw a bald eagle today (2/21/07) at Waddell's Mill Pond in Jackson County, Florida. This area is in the panhandle of Florida, just south of Dothan, AL.
Tammy Yates
I live in Jacksonville, FL and have now twice seen a Bald Eagle in our neighborhood. What a joy to see such a majestic bird right here where I live. My 6 year old got to see it as well. I have seen it both in a secluded nature preserve in the subdivision and today saw it sitting on top of a wooden electrical post. It seemed to just be sitting there watching the traffic go by. Not a very busy street but a major road way non-the-less. I hope to see much more of him or her:)
Andrea Newton
Me and my son was at the Trail Ridge landfill on Hwy 301 in Duval county on 02/09/07, we spotted no less than 25 Bald Eagles, they were just sitting around, did not seem to be bothered by the traffic and machinery, That was the first time I had ever seen one in the wild, I regretted not having my camera with me.
I spoke to the landfill workers and they said the Eagles hang out all the time there so if you want to see them Trail Ridge is the place to go.
Doug Freeman
Monday, February 5, 2007 - 5:15 PM Venice FL/Belagio Community. Flying along the intercoastal waterway - west in back of our house about 30 feet high toward the Circus Bridge.
Cathy Demlow
My girlfriend Casey and I were driving on Highway 30-A on a bridge across Western Lake near Grayton Beach, Florida (situated between Destin and Panama City). I saw a bald eagle do a quick, not-so-graceful, change-of-direction maneuver over the lake 50 above our heads, as though it were tracking something below. I said, "I just saw a bald eagle!!!" She didn't believe me, and I kind of didn't believe it myself. But, how can you mistake the bald eagle from that close? Glad to know they are alive (and hopefully well) in Florida. Anytime we would see any other bird on our vacation, Casey would joke that it was "probably was just another bald eagle." I kept telling her, "Just wait til we get home and I can go online!" Ahhhh, sweet vindication.
Jake Waitzman
Sighted January 13, 2007 around 12pm
Jan 10, 2007 This was just sent to me by my sister, she works off Skinner Parkway and J Turner Butler Blvd in the Baymeadows area of Jacksonville, Fl. 32256. She wrote to tell me of her sighting.

"Man I wish I had a camera here!!! I just watched a Bald Eagle fishing in our pond. He was so cool!!
I was watching the ducks in the pond while I was heating my lunch and noticed them all hurrying into the bushes and all and was wondering what was going on when I looked up and saw him. I was so surprised! He looked in really good shape. I have never seen one like this before………………………………..
Cathy Mcleod"

We actually have a pair that I have seen as far north as Heckshire drive and A1A Amelia Island area. I got a picture of 1 of them last month near the JEA Power Plant on Heckshire Dr.
Barbara Yow
Jan 2, 2007: Sighted in St. Augustine, FL
This afternoon while nearing the interstate my friend and I saw a large bald eagle majestically perched on the ground next to a lake in front of World Golf Village, home of the World Golf Hall of Fame. It was a beautiful and exciting sight.
Alisha Homer
January 1st 2007 my husband and I were returning home in Brandon, Fl. near the Oakfield Dr. and Paul's Dr. intersection when we saw a large bald eagle swoop down to pick up a dead squirrel in the road. He missed because he flew directly in front of a car and had to veer away. He was an adult with a huge white head and white tail feathers. He perched atop a light pole until the startled driver moved away then swooped down again to get his meal. He grasped it in his talons and flew low west down Oakfield dr. I wonder if the land clearing at that intersection has disturbed him?
Kathy Eldridge, Brandon Fl.
We had just arrived at Ho-Hum RV park in East Carrabelle, Florida. The day was Christmas Eve, 2006 and the time was 2:25pm. I was walking our dog along the beach when I saw what I thought were two large dark hawks, but then saw an adult Bald Eagle circling the youngsters. It was a magnificant sight. Only my second Bald Eagle sighting in my 52 years.
Patty Williamson
I have a sighting of a bald eagle in a city run park edging a development being done. Is the area protected for eagles? The sighting is at Winter Park, FL, Fleet Peoples park.
Edwin Allan
Saturday, December 17, 2006. My husband I were driving down the road in Parrish, Florida, (Just north of Bradenton), and at first we thought we saw Turkey Vultures on the side of the road feeding on a dead armadillo. There were two Turkey Vultures and a 1 Bald Eagle! The Bald Eagle flew away to a tree right when we drove past. She was beautiful! She stayed in the tree for quite a while. I did not realize that Bald Eagles would feed right next to Turkey Vultures!
Margie Ford
November 26th - We were anchored off on our boat, close to the Cayo Costa Wildlife Preserve (in between Fort Myers and Punta Gorda) for a few days and my husband let our dog and I off on a nearby beach around 7:30 am. I looked over to a small area of bush on the beach and saw a huge bird with a gleaming white head. It was "hopping" up and down as if it was jumping on something. I was amazed - I was sure it was a Bald Eagle... then I saw another one close by to where the "jumping" one was. I started to walk slowly toward them to get a better look, hoping my dog wouldn't see them (which he didn't). I got within about a 100-200' of the birds - it was amazing! It looked over at me and took off with a bunch of grass in it's talons, so I'm assuming it was trying to get this grass loose for nest building. The other one took off at the same time - and when I saw the expanse of wings and beautiful white tails, I knew I had just seen two Bald Eagles! WHERE WAS MY CAMERA???? When my husband returned to pick us up - I said "I just saw two Bald Eagles - is that possible"? Now that I have read your site - I know it was possible. Wow, what an experience. Barb Peterson, Cape Coral, FL
November 23, 2006
Spotted flying along Indian River Lagoon shoreline and US-1 near Downtown Melbourne, Florida, around 4 pm.
Zachary Teders
Driving to work on 11/7/06 I saw a large hawk-like bird land on a branch at the top of a tall tree. As I drove closer, I saw that it had a distinctly white head. I pulled over and got out to get a better look at this bird -- it was definitely a bald eagle! I could even see its yellow beak. Then, on 11/11, I saw two eagles soaring overhead. The next day on 11/12 I spotted a bald eagle in the same vicinity as my 11/7 sighting perched at the top of a tall tree. The area I saw it is mostly wetlands, and ospreys are frequently seen there.
Courtesy of Eric Lovik
Clearwater, FL
Today, we saw what I thought was a hawk flying high above. The other day what I thought was the hawk, dived into the lake behind our house and caught a nice bass and flew away.
Today though, it was different. The "hawk" was circling above the lake and occasionally divebombed into it, coming up empty handed. He did this on several attempts. No fish but diving into the water. I got my binocculars and began to observe more closely. The first thing I noticed was the white head, uhohh the hawk is really a bald eagle. He then flew up into the tall pines and the Bald Eagle was evident. I'm writing this because I live in Port Saint Lucie which is a populated area. How blessed we are to have the Eagle as our neighbor. Courtesy of Bruce Landau
My home is in Welaka, Florida, near the national fish hatchery. I have seen what I would say are a few bald eagles. I have bird feeders for my "regular birds" and I throw out breads, fruits, etc. for my crows and larger birds. Recently, some of my "guests" have been the local vultures. Shortly after they arrive, "my" bald eagle shows up and sits in the tree to watch. Naturally the vultures leave the "table" and retreat to the other nearby trees....That sort of leaves it as a "stand off." Eventually all fly away, and then I see them all soaring in circles, as if they're traveling together. Is this possible? Would a bald eagle "travel/fly" with any other "flock" of birds?
I've never seen his/her land and eat any of the stuff I throw out for my critters. He/she just sits in the tree and watches. Actually, today there were 3 crows eating with the vultures, when the eagle arrived..all retreated to the trees...and the 3 crows actually looked as if they were trying to intimidate the eagle!! Fat chance, but it did seem that way. And again, when all took to the skys, they seem to circle together. Courtesy of Patricia Adam
I spotted a bald eagle today flying across from my house in the Citrus park area of NW Hillsborough County, Florida. Courtesy of Clark Drew
We live on Lake Griffin in Leesburg, FL where eagle screams and sightings are a daily occurence. There are always 2-3 together and have a daily visiting spot in the large mossy live oak right next door to our property. Most exciting was just a couple of days ago, while standing on the end of the dock, we witnessed one Eagle soaring in right overhead and began calling to the second Eagle flying in. As the second one approached the first Eagle reared up exposing his tallons and the two Eagles locked tallons together and went cart wheeling downward. Just as they approached the lakes surface they broke apart and flew off in two different directions. This ritural did not appear to be aggressive but left me wondering if this was aggression or play! What a beautiful sighting to witness!!! Courtesy of Linda Driggers of Leesburg, FL
My husband and I were driving around Newnan’s Lake in Alachua County (FL) on Sunday, March 26th and saw 2 adult bald eagles in the top of a dead tree. It was truly amazing being just below something so majestic. We watched them for ~20 minutes, and although one of them kept looking down at us, they never left the tree. Courtesy of Mr and Mrs Hicks
I was visiting my parents in N. Ft. Myers, FL in Feb 2006. They live on the former Lochmoor Golf Course, now called Paradise Resort, I believe. I went for walk with my 6 year old daughter and had the marina on one side of us and the golf course on the other side. We looked up from quite a distance and saw this massive bird perched on a dead tree branch which was far above the palm trees surrounding it. We stopped to look and a groundskeeper from the golf course walked over to tell us it was an Eagle. He explained that is why there are seven perches throughout the golf course – all dead trees which could not be taken down due to the Eagle using them. It was amazing! Within minutes, we were privileged to see him fly gracefully away most likely to another perch on the course. Courtesy of Jill A. Suri
I was just in Sarasota, Florida and my family and I were driving back to the Tampa airport by way of the Sunshine Skyway. I was amazed to see a bald eagle perched on a post just past the southern portion of the toll plaza. It was a gorgeous, mature eagle just sitting there. A wonderful sighting! Courtesy of Sarah Pavlik
I saw a Bald Eagle today. He sat low in a tree eating a fish. I know this because after he was done eating, I went to the tree and found fish bones on the ground. This is the first time I have ever seen a Bald Eagle. We live in Panama City FL. Thank You for taking the time to read this. I am very excited about my sighting of a Bald Eagle. Courtesy of Mrs. Mitchell
Feb. 2006 While vacationing on Ft. Myers beach we took a sunset cruise through the back bays leading out to the gulf and noticed an eagle on one of the sandbars. He was sitting high up in the trees and my daughter got a wonderful profile shot. Courtesy of Jane Swyrtek
January 28, 2006, we viewed an eagle flying low over head while visiting my dad In Punta Gorda...he circled twice and landed on a Norfolk pine within three houses of us and it was the best close up of an eagle I have seen since I have been in Florida. And then flew in more toward town. What an awesome sight. Courtesy of Jovita Williamson
2 Bald eagles heading generally north up the runway at Patrick Air Force Base. Feb 2 2006 125 pm. Courtesy of Mark Willer
    On Sunday January 15th 2006, my husband and I were fortunate to see a bald eagle in the sky above our home in Burnt Store Isles, Punta Gorda Fl. It flew in circles to such a height that it almost disappeared, but we were able to follow it's climb with binoculars.
    On Tuesday January 17th, we were rewarded with an even better view in the same area as the eagle was low enough in the sky for us to plainly see it's yellow beak and claws. Courtesy of Yvonne Solomon, Punta Gorda FL
January 28th and 29th, 2006.
    I live and work in northeast Florida, only miles from the St.Johns River. Each day at noon, I go for a short birding trip, as this clears my mind and I can get some needed fresh air and exercise. Along my path is a small lake that is currently frequented by 3 dozen ring-necked and redhead ducks, coots, moorhens, herons, and egrets. Needless to say, I am usually staring contentedly at the blue waters, and I often forget to scan the skies. Today, though, I craned my neck toward the cloudless blue sky and saw what I at first thought were 2 Turkey vultures soaring high and slow over the lake. I trained my binoculars on the birds, and I was happy to see the gleaming white head and tail feathers of two adult Bald Eagles. As quickly as I found them, they disappeared from view, probably seeking a larger lake to do their fishing. It was my second Bald Eagle sighting. Courtesy of E. Gilley
    We were in Longwood Fl, not far from Orlando FL. It was Sabbath afternoon Nov 26, 2005 a little after 3:30 p.m. I was outside with my son and daughter relaxing in the yard when we saw a very large shadow soaring in the sky. When our eyes adjusted to looking upward I realized that the bird had a white head and a white tail. It was a bald eagle. Time stood still for the next five minutes as we watched the eagle soar effortlessly. The eagle never flapping its wings circled above us observing what was taking place hundreds of feet beneath it.
    I didn’t know there were bald eagles in Florida until then. I was so excited. I have never seen a free bald eagle and it was truly a powerful moment. As soon as the eagle soared out of our sight we jumped on the computer to discover that eagles did live in Florida and we had really just seen one of God’s most majestic creatures. Courtesy of Robert W. Peters III, Chaplain, USN
This morning, about 9:30 AM, on the way into campus, I was heading to the intersection of Mitchell Hammock and Lockwood Blvd. (Oviedo, FL) and I saw an eagle take off from the grassy medium. It was large with white head and tail with a dark body. I'm positive it was a bald eagle, but I had not heard of any previous sightings in the area. Unfortunately, as I was driving at the time I could note take down any further details. Courtesy of Nathan Bickel
December 8th thru December 28th, 2005
    We live in Winter Park, Florida in a highly developed area and not particularly close to a lake. Although there are several large lakes within 5 miles. Around December 8th, 2005, I noticed an unusual screeching occurring in the early morning hours (5:00 am to 6:30 am) and in the early evening (6:00 PM to 7:30 PM). The screeching was loud and close to our home which is along a small wooded area with lots of tall pine trees. When the screeching continued, we searched the internet for bird calls hoping to identify the bird. Needless to say we did not have any luck with this.
    On December 23rd, my husband looked out our bathroom window and saw two bald eagles flying by our backyard. The eagles landed in two separate pine trees. The trees are very tall and right next to each other. I rushed over and could see the eagles roosting in the trees. Over the next couple of days we sighted the eagles leaving their roosting spots. Their habit was to leave early in the morning and return in the early evening just before sunset. This was magnificent to see! We were so thrilled to have these eagles roosting practically in our backyard.
    Sadly to say, we have not seen or heard the eagles since December 29th, 2005. We were so hoping they would build a nest. It is highly possible we scared them off because at one point we had about six children (ours and a few neighbors) out on our roof viewing the eagles. I just read on the website that the eagles are skittish about people ogling them and causing commotion. We'll know better next time. Courtesy of Tina and Earl Maier
I live in Daytona Beach, FL and I was driving home past the race track yesterday (12/18/05) and I nearly crashed when I saw a Bald Eagle perched atop one of the light towers in a side parking lot. I had to drive around to get closer to see if it was for real, indeed it was. I've lived here for about 2.5 years and I've never seen one here before. Quite an awesome sight to behold. It had been at least 10-15 years since I've seen one in the wild like that. Courtesy of Erik Mayer
    What a joyful event this morning! I was driving to work in Tampa, Florida this morning around 8am EST. I drive my last stretch to work at a major metropolitan hospital along a road that wraps the Tampa Bay. The sun still reaching its rise over the water. A decorative cement wall lines the bay and all of a sudden I was looking eye to eye with a Bald Eagle!!! I wasn't anymore than 15 yards from him. The wall stands only 4 feet high. It was a spectacular sight!!! I was traveling about 20 miles an hour so I got a pretty good look at the bird who seemed to be looking right back at me!!! When I passed and looked at him in my rear view mirror, he took off in flight over the bay..... Surely to fish for his morning meal!!!
    I couldn't believe it, here in Central Florida!!! I have been reading about them online all day today! Courtesy of Jacqueline B.
Hello I seen the most beautiful sight today. I live in Cape Coral Florida and I sometime get to see a Bald Eagle flying over the canal in back of my home. Once I seen one of these Beautiful birds pick a huge fish out of the water. But today was very special. I Don't know much about these Beautiful birds but I was Treated to what i believe was some kind of migration. there had to be about 150 or more eagles just passing over our house they were coming up from south west going north east. I took many photos and just stood in awe at the sight of each group of birds. I hope i can one day see these Beautiful birds again as i did today November 1 2005. Courtesy of carmella inchierchiera
My children and I, Amber age 12, Raymond age 7, and Colby age 4, had the privilege to view the GREAT American Bald Eagle near our home in Suwannee County Florida. We live in the rural area of O'brien, Florida within a quarter (1/4) mile of the Historical Suwannee River. On the way home from school on November 1, 2005 a very large bird flew out of a 70 ft. long needle pine tree, right in front of our truck We quickly stopped to view it because my daughter Amber yelled "Bald Eagle." It soared around us for at least 5 minutes. Those 5 minutes seemed a lifetime when observing such a beautiful symbol of our GREAT American Nation. I hope you will share these remarks with others so they can celebrate this very awesome moment (my children's words) with us. Thank you, Courtesy of Mike, Amber, Raymond, & Colby Mickel

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