A fresh new voice!

Story by Cody Scruggs, Park Ranger

For The Observer

 The Corps of Engineers at Sardis Lake held their Mid-Winter Bald Eagle Survey on Saturday Jan 16.Forty-eight volunteers assisted in this year’s survey. This is the largest turnout we’ve had in a long time.  The volunteers counted five bald eagles, four mature adults and one juvenile. Volunteers also got the opportunity to see local falconer Rick Jameson who showed the group his Red Tail Hawk and American Kestrel. Bird watchers that were unable to attend this years’ event are still encouraged to come out and view these majestic birds. The eagles can be seen early in the mornings around the lake as they hunt for their morning meals. Occasionally the eagles can be seen around mid-day perched high in trees basking in the warm sun. This helps regulate the eagle’s body temperature which should ideally stay around 102 degrees. If anyone would be interested in more information, please contact the Sardis Lake Field Office at (662) 563-4531.

(Top photo) Rick and Andrea Jameson, show the crowd a Red Tail Hawk and an American Kestrel. (Photo by Houston Hartley)

(Bottom photo) Eagle perched in a tree overlooking the lower lake at Sardis. (Photo by Cody Scruggs)