Bald Eagle siting

October 05, 2011 Posted by: Allyson Read, Photograph by Tom Wilson

A bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) was sighted this morning approximately 1 mile downstream of the Johnson Ferry Bridge. Dennis Teague called in with this exciting report.

Usually this magnificent raptor is seen closer to the Morgan Falls dam, but in recent years the sightings have been from East Palisades and the Devil's racecourse areas of the park.

We do keep an observation log, so if you happen to see, hear, or experience something unique or interesting, please let us know.

Bald Eagle by Tom Wilson

Eagle, bald eagle, Morgan Falls Dam, Palisades



Last updated: November 15, 2017

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