How many eagles are sighted on Hatchie NWR?
The number varies depending on weather conditions and winter season. General sightings of 2–4 Bald eagles and 1-2 Golden eagles start around December through June each year. The Refuge now has the 1st recorded nesting pair of Bald Eagles recorded in Haywood County. Nesting beings in late Dec/Jan and fledging occurs in May/June.