Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Our national symbol, the Bald Eagle, has recently been sighted over the last few weeks in the estuaries of the Cape Romaine National Wildlife Refuge behind Bull Island. Admittedly an unusual sighting this time of year, the eagle or eagles have been seen soaring and perching on small channel marker posts along various creeks, potentially keeping an eye out for osprey from who the eagles are fond of stealing fish.

Bald Eagles frequent the lowcountry normally over the winter months, nesting in our coastal plain and fledging their young before the warmth of spring breaks the winter chill.

These sightings have been regular over the last month, but who knows how long this will last. Come and join us on the Bull Island Ferry, the Island Cat, and cross your fingers in hopes of seeing this uncommon visitor.