Name:	hounddog -	Reply
Subject:	large white bird
Date:	9/11/2015 12:50:11 PM

This morning while fishing I saw an eagle sized solid white bird . It did not not let me get very close and by the time I got my binocs out , it was gone . I have been an outdoorsman for a long time and this was  a rare sighting for me . Has anyone else seen this guy or know what it might be ? I know eagles ( bald and golden)  , hawks of a variety of species , ospreys , kites , et.al. . Yes it was large , hawk or osprey sized and white as snow all over  . Any body ?

Name:	jersey boy -	Reply
Subject:	large white bird
Date:	9/11/2015 1:59:45 PM

Snowy Egret, Long neck?

Name:	hounddog -	Reply
Subject:	large white bird
Date:	9/11/2015 3:09:44 PM

No. I know that one too. It had the shape and appearance of an eagle or large hawk only solid white . I have spent alot of time in the salt marshes of Brevard county Fl and know a lot of the bird life there by site . It also lit in the tops of the biggest trees the way an eagle or hawk will . It is unusal that I see a bird I don't know . That is why I am posting to see if anyone else has seen it .

Name:	Talullahhound -	Reply
Subject:	large white bird
Date:	9/11/2015 3:45:56 PM

That's really interesting.  My first thought was heron or crane, but those certainly are not eagle size.  Maybe some kind of migrating bird? 

Name:	hounddog -	Reply
Subject:	large white bird
Date:	9/11/2015 4:25:05 PM

We have  great blue herons and green herons . No cranes . I am thnking some kind of albino ,freak o' nature . No wait , that's my second cousin on my ex-wifes' side of the family . Any way this feathered  anomally was last seen headed towards Manoi Creek area . 

it is easy to spot from a long way off because of the white color and large size

Name:	alatraveler50 -	Reply
Subject:	large white bird
Date:	9/11/2015 7:25:37 PM

I've seen some pretty good sized White Owls in my days, not around here thought!

Name:	BigFoot -	Reply
Subject:	large white bird
Date:	9/12/2015 9:02:02 AM

...wonder how many second cousins on the ex-wife side now trying to figure out who this hounddog is...

Name:	hounddog -	Reply
Subject:	big foot
Date:	9/12/2015 11:42:11 AM

That was a joke ,or ,  I guess I should say a feeble attempt  at a little humor . A lot of Lake Martin community members could use a little lightening up IMHO . But , I did a little research and found a picture of an all white eagle taken in Washintgon state so it is possible .  I will continue to try to be observant and appreciative of the natural world around me because that is just he way I roll . Try it ,you might like it .

Name:	Lifer -	Reply
Subject:	large white bird
Date:	9/13/2015 2:30:58 PM

We live in Many and have seen this bird. Didn't seem as big as an eagle but saw it from a distance so hard to tell. Definitely a distinct animal. 

Name:	hounddog -	Reply
Subject:	lifer
Date:	9/14/2015 3:43:02 PM

Let me know if you get a close enough look to identify it . 

Name:	Mulligan -	Reply
Subject:	large white bird
Date:	9/17/2015 5:47:35 PM

It might be an osprey, I've seen a pair in the Madwin Creek area several years ago.  Looks like an eagle but feathers cover legs and feet.  

Name:	hounddog -	Reply
Subject:	large white bird
Date:	9/19/2015 1:50:05 PM

Solid colored white as snow ? hmmm . I don't think so .

Name:	Old Crappie -	Reply
Subject:	large white bird
Date:	9/20/2015 10:27:29 AM

At this time of year there are a few whooping cranes that migrate thru here. I saw 4 a couple of years ago

Name:	hounddog -	Reply
Subject:	old crappie
Date:	9/20/2015 12:09:28 PM

More than likely sandhill cranes coming out of florida headed for Tn. Have you ever heard them  and then spotted them a few thousand feet up flying in formation and squawking ? I always get a kick out of that for some reason . 

Name:	Old Crappie -	Reply
Subject:	old crappie
Date:	9/20/2015 6:27:50 PM

Sandhills are not white, whooping cranes are white. All cranes are migrating south this time of year