Rouge Hill Eagle

by Frank
(Oshawa, Ontario, Canada)

Ontario Bald Eagle

Ontario Bald Eagle


I was on GO train from Toronto to Oshawa on April 26th at about 4pm when I saw what at first I thought was a Turkey Vulture as per normal as my train was pulling into Rouge Hill Station.

When I looked again I realized it had a white head and a yellow beak!

I knew right then that it was a Bald Eagle!

I shouted out loud that was what it was, and some people saw it, but most were too busy texting or playing games on hand held electronics!

This was the first one I have seen this far south in Ontario in over 50 years of wildlife watching.

I wish I had a picture of it but as my train was going East and it was soaring West I will just have to hold the pic in my head!

I will never forget it!

Look out the window! You are missing life slowly glide past you!


Thanks, Frank, for sending us this report of your Bald Eagle sighting - I know you couldn't send a picture, but I found one to add to your report!

I will also post this on our facebook page for our facebook followers to enjoy.


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starstarstarstarstar 		Sighting in Pickering
by: J

December 2nd, 2022. Work down by the plant in Pickering. I was outside having a smoke and just happened to gaze up watching a bird and realized it was a Bald Eagle. White head and white tail feathers. Thought it was pretty. But spent the rest of the day trying to see it again. It flew towards the lake by Liverpool. Hope to see more of them.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eagle Spotted
by: Dave

I was out cycling 6:30 Monday morning at Conc 3 and York-Durham Line when I spotted an Eagle. It’s sheer wingspan and then the noticeable white head and beak. A sunny morning, fresh air and its beauty definitely lifts ones start to the week 🦅
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bald Eagle over Pickering
by: Dave Cameron

Today, Nov 23/21, approx 2pm, Bald Eagle seen soaring over residential Pickering Ontario, flying N to S. Estimate this bird glided over 1 km without a wing flap. Definitely not an Osprey nor Turkey Vulture. Anyone else fortunate enough to see this majestic creature today?!?
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starstarstarstarstar 		I spotted an American Eagle!
by: Anonymous

I saw it my self, looking out my kitchen window! I have watched live eagle cams for years, so I know what I just experienced. I couldn’t believe my eyes, and I was privileged to be one of the lucky ones that spotted this magnificent bird. It flew directly over my house and it had something in its beak. It looked like food, not original prey. I ran to my husband after spotting it, and he wasn’t quite sure whether to believe me or not. I don’t blame him. What an amazing experience 🙏🏼🦅
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bald Headed Eagle over Frenchman's Bay
by: Anonymous

Spotted this afternoon (14:00) Bald Headed Eagle soaring over Frenchman's Bay, near the south end. The seagulls took flight to get out of it's way. And then a lone coyote came across the Bay, from west to east. The Bay is frozen over and there's lots of skating and ice fishing.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bald Eagle in Pickering!
by: Anonymous

Today as I was driving south on Whites road by Concession 3 in Pickering, I spotted a large bird in the tree. I couldn't believe my eyes... it looked like a bald eagle. I was able to backtrack and pull my car off to the side of the road. The eagle then majestically flew off into the barren farmer's field and simply perched there for the longest time. What a truly beautiful and grandiose bird!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Spotted two Bald Eagles
by: Anonymous

Flying over Frenchman's Bay today, April 20th. I too thought they were Turkey Vultures at first, but definitely Eagles. Awesome!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bald Eagle in Pickering Ontario
by: Paulah

Last week I was walking the Seaton trail just off of Whites Rd. & Taunton in Pickering when I saw a large bird from the back soaring through the sky... When it did a circle back I realized it was a Bald Eagle once I saw it’s beautiful white head & how large it truly was as it got closer.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Spotted an Eagle
by: Anonymous

I saw a Bald Eagle catch a rabbit 3rd concession in Cherry Wood February 27 and on Feb 28 I saw 2 in the treeline on Rosebank Road.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Whitby sighting
by: Anonymous

Possibly saw one this evening in Whitby by Lakeridge and Dundas. Thought it was vulture at first but white head and neck more like Eagle. Didn't realize they were in this part of Ontario.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pickering Bald Eagle
by: Anonymous

I've seen one 3 times in the past year around the area of Lake Ontario and Frenchman's Bay in Pickering. Stunning creature!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bald Eagle in the GTA
by: Kuhan

Amazing to see one in the GTA Frank. I just had my first Ontario Bald Eagle sighting just this past weekend, outside of Leamington. It was quite a thrill - especially because I wasn't searching for any wildlife at all. I immediately wondered if any are spotted around these parts (Toronto) and found your post. Is the Rouge the most likely place to see a Bald Eagle? (the Rouge is particularly appealing as I don't drive & a shuttle is offered from downtown).What times of year would they be here? The entire year? Could make for a fun fall excursion.
Any tips would be much appreciated!
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starstarstarstarstar 		At first I thought I was seeing things
by: Anonymous

A couple of weeks ago (I don't recall the exact date, but I'm guessing roughly within the same time frame as the original post) I saw one from the Go Train as well, late afternoon in the Pickering/Ajax area, sitting in a tree on the edge of a field, south of the Go Train tracks. I was amazed, first time I'd seen one in Ontario. I even went to Google to see if the north shore of Lake Ontario was even within their known range. It's nice to see some species seemingly making a comeback.
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starstarstarstarstar 		That's Awesome!
by: Anonymous

Wow that's awesome!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Flying High
by: Steve

Thanks for your note regarding the Bald Eagle...I hope you see it again. I am sure you will be looking and have your cell phone camera ready to snap. I now live in Ridgeway, Ontario, but know the area you are speaking about, and I remember there was a lot of controversy about construction in the area and losing the wonderful trails and bush. I hope that has been saved. I like your advice on life ... look out the window, life is passing you by ... excellent advice related to everything in our everyday lives.

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