I saw an EAGLE!

Pepper · 11-18-2005, 12:49 PM

Hey everybody! This morning around 11:00 I was traveling up the Boulevard, and spotted something large flying alongside me. At the next curve we crossed pathes, and I nearly drove off the road! There before me in all his glory flew an immature bald eagle!

He followed along crossing paths with me until I reached the area of Christmas Island, when I lost sight of him going around the long bend. I continued on to our place, and when I got out of the truck I started looking. Sure enough, about two minutes later I see him heading straight toward me. He flew across the roadway, and directly overhead, then continued on toward the lake again.

He was absolutely beautiful, and I sincerely hope he hangs around and continues to grace us with his magnificence!

Anyone else seen any eagles flying around the area?

tricia1218 · 11-18-2005, 01:27 PM

On Paugus Bay, we spotted one last summer near Big island. Their size is amazing!

Phantom · 11-18-2005, 03:22 PM

Well Pepper & Tricia I thank you both !!

On one of our week-ends at the Lake this fall I could have SWORN I saw an eagle flying along the shoreline of our cottage (just up the road from you Pepper) near the Weirs channell / Govenors side.

At first I thought it to be a hawk,so didn't really think much of it. Then it turned and having made the trip through Alaska in the past it was quite easy to recognize it for what it was -- a EAGLE --

By the time I got my wife's attention it was out of view -- Now with your help I know I wasn't halucinating or more appropriately had a cocktail too many

Zee · 11-18-2005, 03:47 PM

Pepper,

Maybe he wanted one of your lobster rolls

Resident 2B · 11-18-2005, 04:02 PM

Phantom,

I am also in that section of the lake and from mid-June through late-July I also saw a mature Bald Eagle a few times a week, ten to fifteen minutes before the Mount would blow its "5 minute" horn. It would come from Paugus Bay, fly up the channel and continue out towards Spindle Point. It was a few hundred feet in the air and looked to be scanning the lake for an early lunch.

Great bird and a great sight. Unfortunately, I never got a good photo of it.

I have not seen it since the 25th of July.

Pepper · 11-18-2005, 04:20 PM

Having been an avid birder for more than half a century, I had no difficulty identifying this avian amazement.

Phantom - you are so correct - their shape, flight pattern, and markings are so easy to identify!

I'm sure you weren't hallucinating (nor had you had one too many!

)

tricia - no question about it, their size is cause for complete awe!

Zee - you crack me up, even when you're not in the dining room! I miss your smiling face - it's a good thing your avatar has one! I'll be so ready for a hug from you in the spring!!!

Hope you two are staying warm and enjoying yourselves.

DRH, IG, IS, RG, JS - I'll bet y'all know what my first thoughts were when I saw this magnificent bird soaring in the heavens! My heart is so much lighter today!

Mee-n-Mac · 11-18-2005, 06:01 PM

Hi Pepper,

Just catching a glimpse of one of these spectacular birds is amazing....but even more amazing is the timing of your sighting and the fact that it followed you ! Coincidence.....I don't think so. I think that someone close to you used the "Eagle Express" to let you know that they are OK now and will always be around in spirit

Happy Thanksgiving,
-"Mee"

Island Girl · 11-18-2005, 06:09 PM

Things happen for a reason, though it is not always revealed to us... at least not right away. Take the miracle and run with it!

Love IG

DRH · 11-18-2005, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepper

DRH, IG, IS, RG, JS - I'll bet y'all know what my first thoughts were when I saw this magnificent bird soaring in the heavens! My heart is so much lighter today!

Yep - we know just what you were thinking! And you are probably right!

Lin · 11-18-2005, 07:42 PM

Hi Pepper, that must have been a beautiful sight. I'm glad you got to see one!

trfour · 11-18-2005, 08:52 PM

Pepper,
Angels fly with eagles, I think that (- Mee ) said it best.

T

KonaChick · 11-19-2005, 11:17 AM

Yes it is an amazing sight. We saw one two years ago now in the Braun Bay area. It circled over head for a few minutes before flying off toward the Broads. Here's a question and excuse my ignorance...do they stay here for the winter or do they migrate south?? Silly question?

Newbiesaukee · 11-19-2005, 11:26 AM

I saw a mature eagle on Moultonborough Neck 2 weeks ago. My first one on the lake. It goes with this year's bear ( middle of 106) and moose ( near Danbury ) sightings.

Phantom · 11-19-2005, 12:16 PM

Pepper -- and others,

If you truely want to be in Awe of "mother nature" then you must save up your pennies and take an Alaskan Cruise (especially the side trips). Between the Glaciers, Eagles and the other parts of truely "the Last Frontier" it is no wonder people fight to prevent oil drilling etc in that part of our country (and I am in NO WAY one of those "save the earth" fanatics- as evidenced by by need for speed in the boat

)

When I tell you -- Eagles are as prevelant as pigeons -- it is far from stretching the truth. As you look into the trees up there you see hundreds of "golf balls" in all the trees -- guess what -- Eagles!!

KBoater · 11-19-2005, 04:15 PM

Today I had an eagle guide me down Rt. 41 in Bonita. He can off the river. We see them here quite often when boating but the best view ever was when one can down about 10 feet to port of my boat catch a fish and flew off.
4 winters ago my niece’s family stayed in my condo on Wentworth and saw an eagle resting in the pines in front of the condo. He was there most of the deep winter.

The cormorants on Winni seem larger than the one in FL. We have a large amount of the here be are usually small. I don’t think the NH ones get this far south.

ACutAbove · 11-19-2005, 08:22 PM

I was at one of my customers houses checking on thier yard the other day, down on Veasey Shores in Meredith. Admiring the view, when a shadow came over me rather quickly, by the time I looked up eagle was right overe head and man what a sight!!!!
Last time I saw one of them I was on a tour in Terra Nova provincial park in Newfoundland. They were awesome. The Captain of the boat I was on threw a frozen fish into the water and this eagle came down and picked it out of the water about 15 feet from the boat I was on. Talk about a moment in life you just dont forget!!!!

SAMIAM · 11-19-2005, 08:25 PM

Back in August,my wife and I were watching a full grown eagle flying in lazy circles over our bay,coming closer and closer.When it arrived directly overhead,it was a magnificent sight and it's circles seemed to be tighter and tighter....we panicked,briefly,thinking it was coveting our CATS......but it finally moved along after a great show.

ApS · 11-21-2005, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepper

tricia - no question about it, their size is cause for complete awe!

Is there someone who can't watch birds without awe?

And their songs...which we've discovered...are love-songs.

Even the smallest of birds are amazing! All are masters of a dimension about which we can only marvel.

(Of course, one could still have a favorite).

11-18-2005, 12:49 PM	#1
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	I saw an EAGLE! Hey everybody! This morning around 11:00 I was traveling up the Boulevard, and spotted something large flying alongside me. At the next curve we crossed pathes, and I nearly drove off the road! There before me in all his glory flew an immature bald eagle! He followed along crossing paths with me until I reached the area of Christmas Island, when I lost sight of him going around the long bend. I continued on to our place, and when I got out of the truck I started looking. Sure enough, about two minutes later I see him heading straight toward me. He flew across the roadway, and directly overhead, then continued on toward the lake again. He was absolutely beautiful, and I sincerely hope he hangs around and continues to grace us with his magnificence! Anyone else seen any eagles flying around the area? __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

11-18-2005, 03:22 PM	#3
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Eagle sighting Well Pepper & Tricia I thank you both !! On one of our week-ends at the Lake this fall I could have SWORN I saw an eagle flying along the shoreline of our cottage (just up the road from you Pepper) near the Weirs channell / Govenors side. At first I thought it to be a hawk,so didn't really think much of it. Then it turned and having made the trip through Alaska in the past it was quite easy to recognize it for what it was -- a EAGLE -- By the time I got my wife's attention it was out of view -- Now with your help I know I wasn't halucinating or more appropriately had a cocktail too many

11-18-2005, 03:47 PM	#4
Zee Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Union Wharf, Tuftonboro Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	Hungry bald eagle Pepper, Maybe he wanted one of your lobster rolls

11-18-2005, 04:02 PM	#5
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,357 Thanks: 994 Thanked 313 Times in 163 Posts	Eagle Sightings Near the Weirs Phantom, I am also in that section of the lake and from mid-June through late-July I also saw a mature Bald Eagle a few times a week, ten to fifteen minutes before the Mount would blow its "5 minute" horn. It would come from Paugus Bay, fly up the channel and continue out towards Spindle Point. It was a few hundred feet in the air and looked to be scanning the lake for an early lunch. Great bird and a great sight. Unfortunately, I never got a good photo of it. I have not seen it since the 25th of July.

11-18-2005, 04:20 PM	#6
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Having been an avid birder for more than half a century, I had no difficulty identifying this avian amazement. Phantom - you are so correct - their shape, flight pattern, and markings are so easy to identify! I'm sure you weren't hallucinating (nor had you had one too many! ) tricia - no question about it, their size is cause for complete awe! Zee - you crack me up, even when you're not in the dining room! I miss your smiling face - it's a good thing your avatar has one! I'll be so ready for a hug from you in the spring!!! Hope you two are staying warm and enjoying yourselves. DRH, IG, IS, RG, JS - I'll bet y'all know what my first thoughts were when I saw this magnificent bird soaring in the heavens! My heart is so much lighter today! __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

11-18-2005, 01:27 PM	#2
tricia1218 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: MA/Paugus Bay Posts: 155 Thanks: 31 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	On Paugus Bay, we spotted one last summer near Big island. Their size is amazing!

11-18-2005, 06:01 PM	#7
Mee-n-Mac Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,943 Thanks: 23 Thanked 111 Times in 51 Posts	Hi Pepper, Just catching a glimpse of one of these spectacular birds is amazing....but even more amazing is the timing of your sighting and the fact that it followed you ! Coincidence.....I don't think so. I think that someone close to you used the "Eagle Express" to let you know that they are OK now and will always be around in spirit Happy Thanksgiving, -"Mee"

11-18-2005, 06:09 PM	#8
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Agreed Things happen for a reason, though it is not always revealed to us... at least not right away. Take the miracle and run with it! Love IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

11-18-2005, 07:42 PM	#10
Lin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Massachusetts & Moultonborough Posts: 673 Thanks: 41 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	Hi Pepper, that must have been a beautiful sight. I'm glad you got to see one! __________________ Lin

11-18-2005, 08:52 PM	#11
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	Pepper, Soars as well! Pepper, Angels fly with eagles, I think that (- Mee ) said it best. T __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

11-19-2005, 11:17 AM	#12
KonaChick Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 518 Thanks: 19 Thanked 62 Times in 15 Posts	Yes it is an amazing sight. We saw one two years ago now in the Braun Bay area. It circled over head for a few minutes before flying off toward the Broads. Here's a question and excuse my ignorance...do they stay here for the winter or do they migrate south?? Silly question?

11-19-2005, 11:26 AM	#13
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,354 Thanks: 948 Thanked 573 Times in 298 Posts	I saw a mature eagle on Moultonborough Neck 2 weeks ago. My first one on the lake. It goes with this year's bear ( middle of 106) and moose ( near Danbury ) sightings.

11-19-2005, 12:16 PM	#14
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Eagles Soar Pepper -- and others, If you truely want to be in Awe of "mother nature" then you must save up your pennies and take an Alaskan Cruise (especially the side trips). Between the Glaciers, Eagles and the other parts of truely "the Last Frontier" it is no wonder people fight to prevent oil drilling etc in that part of our country (and I am in NO WAY one of those "save the earth" fanatics- as evidenced by by need for speed in the boat ) When I tell you -- Eagles are as prevelant as pigeons -- it is far from stretching the truth. As you look into the trees up there you see hundreds of "golf balls" in all the trees -- guess what -- Eagles!!

11-19-2005, 04:15 PM	#15
KBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 521 Thanks: 10 Thanked 29 Times in 15 Posts	Eagles everywhere Today I had an eagle guide me down Rt. 41 in Bonita. He can off the river. We see them here quite often when boating but the best view ever was when one can down about 10 feet to port of my boat catch a fish and flew off. 4 winters ago my niece’s family stayed in my condo on Wentworth and saw an eagle resting in the pines in front of the condo. He was there most of the deep winter. The cormorants on Winni seem larger than the one in FL. We have a large amount of the here be are usually small. I don’t think the NH ones get this far south. __________________ Home Permanently in NH

11-19-2005, 08:22 PM	#16
ACutAbove Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Holderness Posts: 219 Thanks: 7 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	I was at one of my customers houses checking on thier yard the other day, down on Veasey Shores in Meredith. Admiring the view, when a shadow came over me rather quickly, by the time I looked up eagle was right overe head and man what a sight!!!! Last time I saw one of them I was on a tour in Terra Nova provincial park in Newfoundland. They were awesome. The Captain of the boat I was on threw a frozen fish into the water and this eagle came down and picked it out of the water about 15 feet from the boat I was on. Talk about a moment in life you just dont forget!!!!

11-19-2005, 08:25 PM	#17
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,899 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,676 Times in 586 Posts	Back in August,my wife and I were watching a full grown eagle flying in lazy circles over our bay,coming closer and closer.When it arrived directly overhead,it was a magnificent sight and it's circles seemed to be tighter and tighter....we panicked,briefly,thinking it was coveting our CATS......but it finally moved along after a great show.