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
Falconer Mr. Johnson's Red-tail

Friday, September 23, 2022

More Eyes, Thanks Guys!!!

Looking into blue skies, is so tough if there is just one of you. And a little tough if there are a lot of you. But more eyes see more parts of the skies and up the odds of seeing something. I know there was a lot of laughter and fun there today as well. Great job to the watchers today. But partly cloudy skies tomorrow, might mean a great number of kettles seen as well. With cool fronts moving in, it is not too late to have high hopes for a few great kettles tomorrow. Let's hope. Also, Be there and be early for the BW release event with Alix and David at 11. Come early to park and get settled, There will be great opps for photos and close looks at a gorgeous bird. So proud to know this bird was helped along to live and thrive, possibly with a great future and adventures to tell. Here's today's report:
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