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

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

22 Raptors, A Common Loon and Sandhill Cranes

Jimmy and I were traveling on Tuesday in the rain, but I was unable to post from the car. This is Monday's report. Thanks to Rick Williams for coming to keep Bill company! He has come a few times this year. The Sandhills are gradually making a showing. Those numbers should continue until well into February, but by then will be going in both directions. LOL For now, they are also headed south. Being near the river, I am often surprised we don't see more Loons, pelicans and ducks etc. But they stay in the valley for the most part. It is always a treat to pick up the odd bird. Here's Bill and Ricks' report:
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