SITE DESCRIPTION

SITE DESCRIPTION:
"The Soddy Mountain hawk lookout is located in southeast Tennessee on the eastern face of Walden's Ridge (the Cumberland Escarpment) in Hamilton County, a short distance north of the town of Soddy-Daisy, TN. It lies at the eastern terminus of Jones Gap Road atop a bluff overloooking Hwy. 111 and the beautiful Tennessee River Valley to the east. The hawk lookout location is state-owned land, and there are currently no restroom or eating facilities nearby. Hawk watchers are advised to bring their own folding lawn chair, sunscreen, a hat, and drinking water, as well as binoculars and a field guide. Caution should be used at all times, especially if children are present, as there is no fence to prevent a fall off the nearby 75 foot bluff. The hawk lookout proper is level ground." *

No Shelter is available, and parking is on a level below the lookout grounds. The climb to the watch site is up a steep bank about 8' high. Other helpful tools might include an umbrella or spotting scope, although on a good day, you might not find time to use either.*

Courtesy of William G. (Bill) Haley, compiler and author of the brochure, Soddy Mountain Hawk Lookout, produced for TOS.

Red-tailed Hawk

Red-tailed Hawk
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Monday, November 11, 2019

Sunday Results- Harriers Don't Fail

In 4 hours on Sunday afternoon, Bill pulled out yet another Northern Harrier, staying true to it's normal migration period.  I've read reports from across the state of Harriers this year, with is always good to hear.  Sandhill Crane numbers are on the rise everywhere as well.  All is well.

Welcome to the Baldwins, hope you enjoyed your visit!

Soddy Mountain, TN hawk report
Sun., Nov. 10, 2019 
Time on lookout: 1230-1630= 4 hrs.
Counter: Bill Haley
Visitors:Tim & Barb Baldwin
Weather:
12:30-1630 Clear, wind SSE 2-5, temp. 54-65, visib. 60K.
Raptors by hour:
1230-1300: RT 1
1300-1400:NH 1, RT 1
1400-1500: BE 1 (ad.)
1500-1600: TV 20, SS 1

TV 20
 BE 1
NH 1
SS 1
RT 2
__________
total raptors - 25 

Also seen:
Sandhill Crane 6
Buck moth 1

Reporting: William G. (Bill)
 
 
REMEMBER -  KEEP LOOKING UP!!!!
 
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