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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Friday, September 20, 2024

A New Observation Member for the Crew

On Thursday, 9 19 24, Nicole, who messaged us between seasons, was able to come up for a trial day. She had wanted to help as much as she is able and is a birder. As it turns out, Bill feels she will be a great hawk watcher, and goodness knows we can us help. We have always said, "more eyes to the skies" makes for better more accurate counts. And less weary counters. Welcome!!! Nicole. Hope I can get up to meet you. Today we get to add Shape-shinned Hawk to the running and expanding list. Yay Here's the report:
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