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Eagle Festivals and Events

Some eagle events require prior reservations due to limited space, schedule of buses, etc. To check this, click on their respective web sites or contact them via the listed E-mail addresses or telephone numbers.

Sponsors are invited to submit new and updated information to the American Eagle Foundation at EagleMail@eagles.org by October 1 of each year.

Participating institutions are listed below in alphabetical order by state.

A | C | I | K | L | M | N | O | T | U | W | Canada

State / Province Alaska
Name of Event: Alaska Bald Eagle Festival
Location: Haines, Alaska
Sponsor: American Bald Eagle Foundation
Schedule: November (e.g. Nov. 7-11, 2007); see activities and schedule at http://www.baldeaglefestival.org/schedule.html
Description: Naturalist guided excursions to the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve twice daily, live bird of prey presentations, daily daytime & evening programs, natural history display and diorama and speakers American Bald Eagle Foundation, and displays at Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center.
Web Site: http://www.baldeaglefestival.org/info.html
Email: info@baldeagles.org
Telephone: 907-766-3094
 
State / Province Arkansas
Name of Event: Eagle Awareness Weekend
Location: Morrilton, AR; on Lake Roosevelt
Sponsor: Petit Jean State Park
Schedule: Sat. and Sun., 2nd weekend of Jan; e.g. Jan 12 - 13, 2008
Description: Field trips to Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge to see wintering bald eagles, variety of educational programs.
Web Site: http://www.petitjeanstatepark.com/calendar/events.asp
Email: petitjean@arkansas.com
Telephone: 501-727-5441
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State / Province Connecticut
Name of Event: Connecticut Audubon Society Eagle Festival™
Location: Essex, Connecticut
Sponsor: Connecticut Audubon Society
Schedule: Presidents Day Weekend Each Year (e.g. Feb 16-17, 2008)
Description: Weekend-long celebration of FREE activities including land-based Bald Eagle viewing, live "Birds of Prey" demonstrations and many other programs to entertain/educate children, families and adults. Also, four Eagle-viewing Boat Tours on Feb. 16 and 17, led by CAS naturalists, departing at 8 am, 10 am, noon and 2 pm, ferry passengers along the Connecticut River for up-close viewing of Bald Eagles in their natural habitat. For boat ticket prices/reservations, call number below.
Web Site: http://www.ctaudubon.org/
Email: cteaglefestival@aol.com or Mara Neville at mneville@ctaudubon.org.
Telephone: 800-714-7201 or 860-767-0660 (for boat ticket prices / reservations)
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State / Province Illinois
Name of Event: Fall Eagle Fest
Location: Galena, IL;  Galena Convention Center
Sponsor: Eagle Nature Foundation, Ltd. & Galena/Jo Davies County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Schedule: Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007,  9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Description: Live bird of prey shows at 10:00, 12:00 & 3:00 by John & Dale Stokes from Trenton, GA.  Winning bald eagle school essays to be presented at 1:00 pm.  Winning school nature art to be on display.  Environmental address at 2 p.m.
Web Site: www.eaglenature.com; www.galena.org
Email: eaglenature.tni@juno.com
Telephone: 815-594-2306 (Eagle Nature Foundation) or 877-444-5850 (Galena Visitors Bureau)
 
State / Province Illinois
Name of Event: Bald Eagle Tours
Location: Galena, IL (NW Illinois & Eastern Iowa along Mississippi River)
Sponsor: Eagle Nature Foundation
Schedule: Beginning at 8 a.m., Saturday mornings, 2nd Sat of Jan, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sat of Feb, 2nd Sat of March each year (e.g Jan 12, Feb 9, Feb 16, Feb 23, and Mar 8, 2008. Contact references below for possible updates & reservations.
Description: 4-hour coach bus tours will visit several different communities of wintering bald eagles. Their daily feeding habits, migration movements and life history, as well as survival problems will be presented for your information and enjoyment. Bald eagles will be seen fishing, perching, nesting and flying overhead. Ample photographic opportunities. Different active bald eagle nests will be observed from a distance, so the nesting adults will not be disturbed. The tour guide is Terrence N. Ingram, long-time eagle researcher, author and speaker.
Web Site: http://www.eaglenature.com
Email: eaglenature.tni@juno.com
Telephone: For tour reservations, call815-594-2306,  for lodging, call 800-659-2220
 
State / Province Illinois
Name of Event: Havanna Eagle Days Festival
Location: Havanna, IL; Havana Park District Gym, 127 E. Jefferson.
Sponsor: Illinois Raptor Center
Schedule: 1st Sat of Feb (e.g. Feb 3, 2007)
Description: Eagle watching along the Illinois River riverfront, eagle art displays, souvenir photos with "Emi" the eagle, educational programs, food
Web Site: http://www.illinoisraptorcenter.org/eagle2.html
Email: illinoisraptorcenter@insightbb.com
Telephone: 217-963-6909
 
State / Province Illinois
Name of Event: Eagle Watch
Location: Marion, IL; Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Sponsor: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Schedule: Last two weekends in January
Description: Bald eagle and waterfowl viewing. Take a guided tour to visit an active bald eagle nest, and other areas around the Refuge where this bald eagles can be found. The last two weekends of the month at 9:00 am and 1:00 pm, meet at the Visitor Center; Reservations Required. Reservations may be made beginning December 13.
Web Site: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/CrabOrchard/
Email: Dan_Frisk@fws.gov
Telephone: 618-997-3344
 
State / Province Illinois
Name of Event: Quad Cities Bald Eagle Days
Location: Expo Center, 2621 4th Avenue, Rock Island, IL
Sponsor: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Schedule: 2nd weekend in January (Jan 12-13, 2008; 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturday;
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday)
Description: Eagle viewing, live eagle programs, live bird of prey demonstrations, wildlife art show and sale, Native American dance, craft and lore demonstrations.
Web Site: http://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/missriver/
Email: mail@greatriver.com
Telephone: Mississippi River Visitor Center 309-794-5338 or Arlynn Hartwig at the Expo Center 309-788-2543.
 
State / Province Illinois
Name of Event: Quincy Bald Eagle Watch
Location: Quincy, IL; Lock and Dam #21
Sponsor: U.S. Corps of Engineers
Schedule: 4th Sunday of January (e.g. Jan 27, 2007), 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
Description: Bald Eagle viewing at Lock and Dam #21, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Web Site: http://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/missriver/bedweb/BEW2.htm
Email: mvrodmn15@usace.army.mil; mail@greatriver.com
Telephone: 217-228-0890
 
State / Province Illinois
Name of Event: Eagle Watch and Clock Tower Tour
Location: Rock Island, IL; Mississippi River Visitor Center
Sponsor: U.S. Corps of Engineers
Schedule: Jan. and Feb. Each Sat. and Sun., starting 2nd weekend of Jan, 9:30 AM, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM through 3rd weekend of Feb.
Description: Combination eagle watches and clock tower tours
Web Site: http://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/missriver/
Email: mvrodmn15@usace.army.mil
Telephone: 309-794-5338 (Mississippi River Visitor Center; reservations required)
 
State / Province Illinois
Name of Event: Starved Rock Eagle Watch Weekend
Location: Utica, IL; Starved Rock State Park
Sponsor: Starved Rock State Park, Illinois Audubon Society, Eagle Optics
Schedule: 4th weekend of Jan., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (e.g. Jan 27-28, 2007)
Description: Eagle viewing and birds of prey shows at the Lodge
Web Site: http://www.starvedrocklodge.com
Email: srlodge@ivnet.com
Telephone: 1-800-868-7625 (State Park); 815-673-5544. (IL Audubon Soc.)
 
State / Province Illinois
Name of Event: Bald Eagle Watch
Location: Clinton., Iowa on Mississippi River
Sponsor: U.S. Corps of Engineers
Schedule: 1st Saturday in January (e.g. January 5, 2008)
Description: Outdoor eagle viewing: Lock and Dam 13 on the Mississippi River, 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. Live Bird Programs and Storytelling: Clinton Community College 9:45 a.m.. - 2:00p.m. Exhibits: Clinton, Iowa Community College from 9:00a.m. - 3:30p.m. Free bus service from college to the outdoor viewing area.
Web Site: http://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/missriver/
Email: mail@greatriver.com
Telephone: 815-259-3628
 
State / Province Indiana
Name of Event: Duke Energy Bald Eagle Viewing Days  
Location: Cayuga Station, Indiana
Sponsor: Duke Energy, Indiana DNR
Schedule: January 26 and 27, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Description: The public is invited to attend Duke Energy’s annual eagle viewing days at the Cayuga Station. Most years, the area around Cayuga Station hosts the largest concentration of mid-winter migratory bald eagles in Indiana. More than 16,000 visitors have attended over the past 11 years.

Duke Energy works with various state and federal agencies throughout its service area to help protect threatened species by managing the company’s assets to encourage precious habitats and nesting.

Duke Energy helped the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reintroduce the bald eagle to the state. An active bald eagle nest is located at the Gibson Generating Station in Gibson County, Indiana and near the Wabash River Generating Station in Vigo County, Indiana. In addition, there are two active bald eagle nests near the Cayuga Generating Station in Vermillion County, Indiana. Duke Energy personnel work in collaboration with the DNR to monitor and evaluate endangered species found on or near its properties.

To learn more about eagles in Indiana, visit the Department of Natural Resources.

Web Site: http://www.duke-energy.com/environment/stewardship/eagle-viewing.asp
Email: N/A
Telephone: 1-800-832-3143
 
State / Province Iowa
Name of Event: Dubuque Bald Eagle Watch
Location: Dubuque, Iowa
Sponsor: U.S. Corps of Engineers
Schedule: 3rd Saturday of January (e.g. January 19, 2008)
Description: Outdoor viewing south of Lock and Dam 11 at A.Y. McDonald Park from 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m.; Live Eagle Programs at 9:30a.m., 12:30 & 3:00p.m.;  Indoor Exhibits from 9:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. at the Grand River Center - Port of Dubuque;  Trolley rides from Grand River Center to outdoor viewing area.
Web Site: http://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/missriver/
Email: mvrodmn15@usace.army.mil; mail@greatriver.com
Telephone: 563/556-4372 or 563/582-0881
 
State / Province Iowa
Name of Event: Bald Eagle Appreciation Days
Location: Keokuk, Iowa
Sponsor: U.S. Corps of Engineers
Schedule: Sat and Sun, 3rd weekend of Jan
Description: Outdoor eagle viewing along the Mississippi River Front; indoor programs and Environmental Fair at the River City Mall, live Eagle Programs
Web Site: http://www.keokukiowatourism.org or http://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/missriver/
Email: mail@greatriver.com
Telephone: 800-383-1219
 
State / Province Iowa
Name of Event: Bald Eagle Days
Location: Knoxville, Iowa; Red Rock Lake; Pella Community Center
Sponsor: US Army Corps of Engineers, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Marion County Conservation Board, Red Rock Lake Association, Pella Comfort Inn & Suites and the City of Pella.
Schedule: 2nd Saturday of Feb; e.g. Feb 10, 2006
Description: Live bald eagle and raptor shows will be presented by the Minnesota Raptor Center at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. After the indoor program, head outside to watch eagles feeding and flying in the wild below the Red Rock Dam Staff and volunteers will be on hand with spotting scopes at the Horn's Ferry Bridge from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. to help you spot eagles and answer your questions. This event is free and open to the public.
Web Site: http://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/RedRock/recreation/specialevents/default.htm
Email: CEMVR-PA@mvr02.usace.army.mil
Telephone: 641-828-7522 or 641-628-8690
 
State / Province Iowa
Name of Event: Le Claire Bald Eagle Watch
Location: Le Claire, Iowa on Mississippi River
Sponsor: US Army Corps of Engineers
Schedule: Sat and Sun, 4th weekend in Jan (e.g. Jan 26-27, 2008)
Description: Outdoor viewing at Lock and Dam 14 on Sat 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. & Sun 1 p.m. 4 p.m. Indoor programs in Miss Valley Welcome Center on Sat at 10, 11 & 12 and on Sun at 1, 2 & 3 p.m.
Web Site: http://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/missriver/
Email: mvrodmn15@usace.army.mil; mail@greatriver.com
Telephone: 563-322-3911 x120
 
State / Province Iowa
Name of Event: Muscatine Bald Eagle Watch
Location: Muscatine, Iowa on Mississippi River
Sponsor: US Army Corps of Engineers
Schedule: 2nd Saturday in January (e.g. January 12, 2008)
Description: Outdoor eagle viewing from 9:00a.m. - 2:00p.m. at Riverside Park and Lock and Dam 16; live raptor programs at 9:30a.m. & 11:00a.m. at Riverside Park
Web Site: http://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/missriver/
Email: mvrodmn15@usace.army.mil; mail@greatriver.com
Telephone: 563-263-7913
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State / Province Kentucky
Name of Event: Eagle Watch Weekend
Location: Lake Barkley State Resort Park
3500 State Park Road Cadiz KY 42211
Sponsor: KY State Parks; KY Dept of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Schedule: Last weekend of January (e.g. Jan. 25-27, 2008)
Description: Guided boat and van tours led by experienced field leaders; historical species accounts and natural history programs; Live eagle and bird of prey presentations
Web Site: http://www.kentucky.gov/Newsroom/parks/KTCTopTenWinter.htm http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/lb/events/
Email: jenny.howard@ky.gov
Telephone: 1-800-325-1708 (call for reservations)
 
State / Province Kentucky
Name of Event: Dale Hollow Eagle Watch
Location: Burkesville, KY; Dale Hollow State Park, Dale Hollow Lake (see directions on State Park web site)
Sponsor: Dale Hollow State Resort Park, Corps of Engineers, Ky Fish & Wildlife Resources
Schedule: Fri, Sat, and Sun of: 3rd weekend of Jan, 4th weekend of Jan, and 3rd weekend of Feb (e.g. Jan. 19-21, Jan. 26-28, Feb. 16-17, 2007)
Description: Barge tour departs from State Park at 10 a.m. on 3rd and 4th Saturdays of Jan. The staff at the state park will provide additional programs, including guest speakers with live birds of prey.
Web Site: http://www.kentucky.gov/Newsroom/parks/KTCTopTenWinter.htm (KY govt); http://parks.ky.gov/resortparks/dh/ (Dale Hollow State Park): http://www.orn.usace.army.mil/op/DAL/rec/eagle_watch.htm (Corps of Engineers)
Email: DaleHollow@ky.gov
Telephone: 800-325-2282 (Call State Park for barge tour reservations)
 
State / Province Kentucky
Name of Event: Eagle Watch Weekend
Location: 542 Kenlake Road    Hardin, KY   42048; Kenlake State Resort Park
Sponsor: KY State Parks; KY Dept of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Schedule: First weekend of Feb (e.g. Feb 1, 2, 3, 2008)
Description: Guided tours led by experienced field leaders
Web Site: http://www.kentucky.gov/Newsroom/parks/KTCTopTenWinter.htm
Email: CathyJ.Clark@ky.gov
Telephone: 1-800-325-0143 or 270-474-2211 (call for reservations)
 
State / Province Kentucky
Name of Event: Eagle Watch Weekend
Location: Gilbertsville, KY; KY Dam Village State Resort Park
Sponsor: KY State Parks, KY Dept of Fish/Wildlife; Corps of Engineers
Schedule: Fri, Sat, Sun of 3rd weekend of Jan (e.g. Jan 19-21, 2007)
Description: Field trips by van or boat, viewing of an eagle nest, and educational programs. Land Between the Lakes and Ballard County Wildlife Refuge Management Area provide unique chances to view eagles and other wildlife.
Web Site: http://www.kentucky.gov/Newsroom/parks/KTCTopTenWinter.htm ; http://parks.ky.gov/resortparks/kd/index.htm
Email: KentuckyDamVillage@ky.gov
Telephone: 800-325-0146 (KY Dam State Pk)
 
State / Province Kentucky
Name of Event: Day with the Eagles
Location: Golden Pond, KY; Land Between the Lake (LBL); Golden Pond Visitor Center
Sponsor: U.S. Forest Service
Schedule: Most weekends of Jan 5 – Feb 18, 2008; see LBL web site for details
Description: Reserved Van and/or River Cruise Tour; See LBL web site for details
Web Site: http://www.lbl.org/CALGate.html
Email: rweakley@fs.fed.us
Telephone: 270-924-2020
 
State / Province Kentucky
Name of Event: Eagle Watch Weekend
Location: Hardin, KY; KenLake State Park
Sponsor: KY State Parks; KY Dept of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Schedule: First weekend of Feb (e.g. Feb 2, 3, 4, 2007)
Description: Guided tours led by experienced field leaders
Web Site: http://www.kentucky.gov/Newsroom/parks/KTCTopTenWinter.htm
Email: Kenlake@ky.gov
Telephone: 800-325-0143 or 270-474-2211 (call for reservations)
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State / Province Louisiana
Name of Event: Louisiana Eagle Expo (3rd Annual)
Location:

Morgan City, LA

  • Thursday – Photo Workshop at Atachafalaya Golf Course beginning at 10:30 a.m.; Welcome reception at Oaklawn Manor at 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday – Boat tours leaving from boat launch/marina (map & directions to be provided)
  • Friday, 6 p.m. – Dinner & presentation at Atachafalaya Golf Course
  • Saturday Seminars/Presentations – Holiday Inn
Sponsor:

Cajun Coast Visitors and Convention Bureau
BT National Estuary Program
America’s Wetland
Louisiana Office of Lt. Governor
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Schedule: February 14-16, 2008 (see event schedule at http://eagles.btnep.org) More Information. (Jpeg document)
Description:

This 3-day event includes guided boat tours and many exciting seminars and workshops, featuring:  More Information (Word Document)

  • Thursday All-day photography workshop & field trip by C.C. Lockwood (requiring separate prior paid registration)
  • Friday boat tours into:   Lake Verret, Bayou Chene, Bayou Black, and the Atchafalaya Basin
  • Fridaynight dinner hosted by America's WETLAND
  • Saturday Seminars by wildlife experts
See http://eagles.btnep.org or contact for more details, including event schedule and required prior registration.
Web Site:

http://eagles.btnep.org/

www.cajuncoast.com
Email: mthornton@cajuncoast.com
Telephone: (800) 256-2931 or (985) 395-4905 
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State / Province Maryland
Name of Event: Blackwater NWR Annual Eagle Festival
Location: Hardin, KY; KenLake State Park
Sponsor: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Schedule: 2nd Saturday of March (e.g. March 10, 2007); 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Description: Guided eagle watch tours, educational presentations, live eagles and other birds of prey, food. Children's programs.
Web Site: http://www.friendsofblackwater.org/festival.html
Email: maggie_briggs@fws.gov
Telephone: 410-228-2677
 
State / Province Minnesota
Name of Event: Soar with the Eagles
Location: The new National Eagle Center building and multiple locations in Wabasha, MN; maps to the specific locations will be available in town during the event.
Sponsor: National Eagle Center, Wabasha, MN
Schedule: 2nd Fri, Sat, Sun of March (e.g. March 7 - 9, 2008)
Description: Eagle viewing field trips, many speakers and live bird of prey presentations, eagles to see and meet up close, silent auction, entertainment, bus and riverboat eagle watching excursions, photo contest, and much more.
Web Site: http://www.nationaleaglecenter.org/soarWithTheEagles.htm
Email: marybeth@nationaleaglecenter.org
Telephone: 651-565-4989 or Toll Free: 877-332-4537
 
State / Province Missouri
Name of Event: Eagle Watching Tours
Location: Branson, MO; Table Rock Lake
Sponsor: Mid America Eagle Watch and The Branson Connection
Schedule: Daily, Nov 1 - Feb 28, beginning at 9 a.m.
Description: 2-hour guided tours along Table Rock Lake, Lake Taneycomo, and Vicinity. Call at least one day in advance for reservations.
Web Site: http://www.bransonconnection.com/enviro/eagle/eagle1.htm
Email: robertbrim@bransonconnection.com
Telephone: 417-538-2744
 
State / Province Missouri
Name of Event: Eagle Days
Location: Clarksville, MO; River Heritage Center & Visitor Center: On west bank of the Mississippi River, vicinity of Lock and Dams #24 & #26
Sponsor: MO Dept of Conservation, City of Clarksville, and the US Army Corps of Engineers
Schedule: 4th Weekend of Jan (e.g. Jan 26 and 27, 2008), 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day
Description: Eagle Viewing; Live Eagle Shows and Video, Spotting Scopes Clarksville Museum Tours, Food, Fun, and Educational Children's Activities
Web Site: http://www.greatriverroad.com/hannibal/hanevents/eagledays.htm
Email: heritagecenter@missvalley.com.
Telephone: 573-242-3132
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State / Province New York
Name of Event: Narrowsburg EagleFest
Location: Narrowsburg, NY school auditorium
Sponsor: Narrowsburg Chamber of Commerce, Bank of America and Nature's Art, LLC, The Delaware Valley Eagle Alliance, as well as local businesses.
Schedule: 3rd Saturday of Jan (e.g. Jan 19, 2008); 9:30 AM-4:30 PM (snow, rain or shine)
Description: Eagle viewing, live raptor demonstrations, guest lectures, EagleFest featured artist, student eagle art contest, and story telling; ice sculpture demonstrations; photography exhibits; wildlife documentaries, Biologists and naturalists from NY, NJ and PA will be discussing current conservational issues, etc.
Web Site: http://www.narrowsburgchamber.org/newsandevents/events.asp?ID=45
Email: linda@worksbyhand.com
Telephone: 888-252-7234 (Chamber of Commerce)
 
State / Province New York
Name of Event: Hudson River EagleFest
Location: Teatown, NY; on Teatown Lake of Hudson River
Sponsor: Teatown Lake Reservation, Bedford Audubon Society, Delaware Valley Raptor Center, M&T Bank
Schedule: 2nd Sun of Feb; e.g. Feb 9, 2008
Description: Explore eagles on the Hudson in this day-long event.  Live birds of prey programs, presentations, children’s activities, warming tents at eagle viewing locations along the Hudson River. Teatown Nature Center, Ossining, NY
Web Site: http://www.teatown.org
Email: teatown@teatown.org
Telephone: 570-685-5960 or 914-762-2912
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State / Province Oklahoma
Name of Event: Greenleaf Winter Eagle and Waterfowl Tour
Location: Braggs, OK; Greenleaf State Park; Tours leave from Greenleaf Nature Center
Sponsor: Greenleaf State Park
Schedule: 1st Sat of Jan; 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. tours
Description: Join the Greenleaf State Park Naturalist in search of wintering waterfowl and bald eagles on Greenleaf Lake and the Arkansas River Waterway.
Web Site: http://www.touroklahoma.com/calendar/calendar_view.asp?id=225
Email: naturehut@onenet.net or Greenleafcabins@oklahomaparks.com
Telephone: 918-487-5196
 
State / Province Oklahoma
Name of Event: Eagle Watch
Location: Jet, OK; Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge; meet at refuge headquarters (see refuge web site for directions)
Sponsor: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Schedule: 1st and 2nd Fridays & Saturdays of January (e.g. Jan 5 - 6 and Jan 12 - 13, 2007); 3 p.m. to approximately 6 p.m.
Description: Guided eagle viewing tours. Reservations required.
Web Site: http://www.fws.gov/saltplains/events.html
Email: fw2_rw_saltplains@fws.gov
Telephone: (580) 626-4794 (for reservations)
 
State / Province Oklahoma
Name of Event: Lake Thunderbird Eagle Watch
Location: Norman, OK, Lake Thunderbird State Park; Crow's Secret Nature Center
Sponsor: Thunderbird State Park
Schedule: Dec. 1 and Dec. 29, 2007; Jan. 19, 2008 and Feb 9, 2008); 9 - 12 a.m.; Weekends are subject to change after 2007-08; check State Park web site below.
Description: Short informational program and then caravan around the lake in search of wintering bald eagles
Web Site: http://www.touroklahoma.com/detail.asp?id=1+5U+6460
Email: crowssecret@sbcglobal.net
Telephone: 405-360-3572
 
State / Province Oklahoma
Name of Event: Eagle Watch
Location: Vian, OK, Sequoyah NWR Headquarters Building
Sponsor: Tenkiller State Park, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Schedule: Jan 19 and 26, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.; Feb. 2, 9, 16, & 23, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.; March 1, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.
Description: Eagle viewing tours will be conducted by Tenkiller State Park’s naturalist and representatives of the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.  Come prepared to caravan, following the guides throughout the refuge. Bring binoculars and cameras. Wear warm clothing and come prepared for wet weather Tours will be conducted unless there is a weather or travel advisory for the area. 
Web Site: http://www.touroklahoma.com/detail.asp?id=1+5U+3616 (State Park); or
http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/oklahoma/sequoyah/index.html
Email: tenkillercabins@otrd.state.ok.us (State Park); lbunn@otrd.state.ok.us or
fw2_rw_sequoyah@fws.gov
Telephone: 918-489-5641 or 918-489-5025 (State Park)
918-773-5252 (Refuge)
 
State / Province Oregon
Name of Event: Klamath Basin Winter Wings Festival
Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon; Oregon Institute of Technology, Oregon Institute of Technology, Oregon Audubon, et. Al. (see web site below)
Sponsor: U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Klamath Wing Watchers
Schedule: Every President's Weekend (e.g. Feb 15 - 17, 2008); Registration fee for some events (see web site below)
Description: Guided tours to view eagles and other birds, workshops, & displays
Web Site: http://www.winterwingsfest.org/
Email: singingbear@charter.net
Telephone: 541-850-0084
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State / Province Tennessee
Name of Event: Eagle Watch Weekend
Location: Celina, TN; Dale Hollow Lake, Depart via barge from Lillydale Recreation Area (see directions on Corps web site)
Sponsor: Corps of Engineers
Schedule: 3rd and 4th Saturdays of each January (e.g. Jan 19 & 26, 2008); Depart Lillydale Recreation Area at 9:30 a.m via open barge; arrive at least 15 minutes early.
Description: Eagle viewing via up to 3-hour free barge tour on Dale Hollow Lake
Web Site: http://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/op/DAL/rec/eagle_watch_reservations.htm
Email: Chief.Public-Affairs@lrn02.usace.army.mil
Telephone: 931-243-3136 (Advance reservations are required and are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, but check the above web site for updates due to possible changes).
 
State / Province Tennessee
Name of Event: Reelfoot Lake Eagle Festival
Location: Tiptonville, TN (NW TN); Airpark Inn, Reelfoot State Park
Sponsor: Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council, Reelfoot Lake State Park, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Schedule: First Fri, Sat and Sun of February (e.g. Feb 2, 3, 4, 2007)
Description: Bus tours; pontoon tours if weather permits. Bird of prey program, educational presentations.
Web Site: http://www.reelfoot.com/eagle_festival_122905.htm
Email: webmaster@reelfoot.com
Telephone: Call Reelfoot Lake State Park at 800-250-8617 for reservations. Call US Fish and Wildlife at 731-538-2481 for small group reservations.
 
State / Province Tennessee
Name of Event: Eagle Watching Tours & Programs
Location: Tiptonville, TN; Reelfoot Lake State Park Airpark Inn
Sponsor: Reelfoot Lake State Park
Schedule: Early Jan - Early Mar (Check contact info below for details)
Description: Experienced park naturalists lead daily bald eagle and waterfowl bus tours from early January through early March. Eagles can be seen perching, flying or soaring, and snatching a fish or waterfowl from the lake. Telescopes for viewing and intriguing information about the natural and cultural history of the wildlife and area are provided. Programs by invited guest speakers or park staff are offered every Saturday night during the winter eagle season. These programs cover a wide variety of themes such as bald eagles, Reelfoot Lake, photography, history, other interesting topics, and live birds of prey demonstrations. Live birds of prey exhibits offer visitors an opportunity to view up close these magnificent creatures and to learn of their importance in nature. Bald Eagle and Waterfowl Tours reservations are required and can be made by calling one of the numbers below.  Programs reservations for groups can be scheduled by calling the park visitor center staff at 1-731-253-9652.
Web Site: http://state.tn.us/environment/parks/ReelfootLake/
Email: webmaster@reelfoot.com
Telephone: 800-250-8617 or 731-253-7756
 
State / Province Texas
Name of Event: Eagle Fest
Location: Emory, Texas; Lake Fork, Lake Tawakoni & Vicinity
Sponsor: Woodson Place, TX Dept of Ag, First Choice Power, City of Emory, Rains Co. Chamber of Commerce
Schedule: 2nd Saturday of Feb; e.g. Feb 9, 2008
Description: Guided eagle viewing tours, educational presentations, live bird shows, nature exhibits, food, arts and crafts.
Web Site: http://www.eaglefest.org/
Email: info@rainschamber.com
Telephone: 903-473-3913
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State / Province Utah
Name of Event: Utah Bald Eagle Days, Cedar Valley
Location: NW of Cedar City, Utah; Cedar Valley
Sponsor: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Schedule: 1st Saturday of February (e.g. Feb 2, 2008); 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Description: Observe bald eagles and chat with DWR biologists.  Times are preliminary; check back before the event for latest information.
Web Site: http://www.wildlife.utah.gov/watchable-wildlife/events.php
Email: BobWalters@utah.gov
Telephone: (801) 538-4771
 
State / Province Utah
Name of Event: Utah Bald Eagle Days, Farmington Bay
Location: W. of Centerville, Utah; Farmington Bay Waterfowl Mgt Area
Sponsor: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Schedule: 2nd Saturday of February (e.g. Feb 9, 2008); 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (the time and location are preliminary; check one of the following sources before February 2, 2008 for the latest information)
Description: Observe bald eagles and chat with DWR biologists.
Web Site: http://www.wildlife.utah.gov/watchable-wildlife/events.php
Email: BobWalters@utah.gov
Telephone: (801) 538-4771
 
State / Province Utah
Name of Event: Utah Bald Eagle Days, Salt Creek WMA
Location: Compton's Mill, Utah; Salt Creek Waterfowl Management Area
Sponsor: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Schedule: 2nd Saturday of February (e.g. Feb. 9, 2008); 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.  (The time and location are preliminary; check one of the following sources before the event for the latest information)
Description: Observe bald eagles and chat with DWR biologists.
Web Site: http://www.wildlife.utah.gov/watchable-wildlife/events.php
Email: BobWalters@utah.gov
Telephone: (801) 538-4771
 
State / Province Utah
Name of Event: Utah Bald Eagle Days, Fountain Green Hatchery
Location: Fountain Green, Utah; several miles east of Nephi, Utah; Fountain Green State Fish Hatchery
Sponsor: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Schedule: 1st Saturday of February (e.g. Feb 2, 2008); 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.  The time and location are preliminary; check one of the following sources before the event for the latest information.
Description: Observe bald eagles and chat with DWR biologists.
Web Site: http://www.wildlife.utah.gov/watchable-wildlife/events.php
Email: BobWalters@utah.gov
Telephone: (801) 538-4771
 
State / Province Utah
Name of Event: Utah Bald Eagle Days, Split Mountain/Green River
Location: Jensen, Utah; Split Mountain/Green River
Sponsor: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Schedule: 1st Saturday of February (e.g. Feb 2, 2008); 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (The time and location are preliminary; check one of the following sources before the event for the latest information)
Description: Observe bald eagles and chat with DWR biologists.
Web Site: http://www.wildlife.utah.gov/watchable-wildlife/events.php
Email: BobWalters@utah.gov
Telephone: (801) 538-4771
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State / Province Washington
Name of Event: Upper Skagit Bald Eagle Festival
Location: Concrete, WA Concrete School Complex (about 90 miles NE Seattle)
Sponsor: Skagit River Bald Eagle Awareness Team
Schedule: Last Saturday and Sunday of January (e.g. January 26 & 27, 2008); 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day.
Description: Enjoy the beautiful Upper Skagit River with its majestic winter scenery and bald eagle viewing guided tour.  Area naturalists provide the facts and points of interest about the wildlife and watershed. Nature and live bird of prey programs each day at Concrete School Complex, as shown on the web site below
Web Site: http://www.skagiteagle.org
Email: eaglefest@verizon.net
Telephone: (360) 853-7283
 
State / Province Washington
Name of Event: Bald Eagle Festival
Location: Grand Coulee Dam area along Columbia River of central Washington
Sponsor: Grand Coulee Dam Chamber of Commerce; Okanogan County Tourism Council
Schedule: 3rd weekend of Feb, Fri, Sat, and Sun
Description: Bus tours, raptor shows, educational presentations, displays, entertainment
Web Site: http://www.eaglefestival.com/index.html
Email: Chamber@GrandCouleeDam.org
Telephone: 800-268-5332 or 888-431-3080
 
State / Province Wisconsin
Name of Event: Bald Eagle Days
Location: Cassville, Wisconsin
Sponsor: Cassville Tourism
Schedule: Sat and Sun, 4th Sat of Jan (e.g. Jan 26 - 27, 2008)
Description: From 8:00am to 12:00 noon each day, knowledgeable volunteers from the Cassville area will assist birders with locating eagles at the Wildlife Observation Deck at Cassville’s Riverside Park. Educational programs will be held at the Cassville High School, 715 E Amelia St on Saturday, January 26 beginning at 9:00am.
Web Site: http://www.cassville.org/eagledays.html
Email: casstour@chorus.net
Telephone: 608-725-5855
 
State / Province Wisconsin
Name of Event: Eagle Watching Days
Location: Sauk City and Prairie du Sac, WI; River Arts Center - Sauk Prairie High School, 105 9th Street
Sponsor: Sauk Prairie Chamber Of Commerce
Schedule: Sat and Sun, 3rd weekend of Jan. (e.g. Jan 19 - 20, 2008)
Description: Bus Tours, Eagle Release, Birds of Prey Show, Rehabilitating Eagles, Eagle Biology, Eagle and Bird Items for Sale, Food & Beverage, Local Eagle Conservation, Children's Activities, Native American Eagle Legends & Lore
Web Site: http://www.ferrybluffeaglecouncil.org/eagledays/
Email: SaukPrairie@verison.net
Telephone: 800-683-2453
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State / Province British Columbia, Canada
Name of Event: Brackendale Winter Eagle Festival
Location: Squamish, BC along the Sea-to-Sky Coastal Highway.  All Activities at or begin at Brackendale Art Gallery. 
Sponsor: Brackendale Art Gallery, Brackendale Eagle Preserve Soc. et al
Schedule: Weekends and holidays.  Daily in January.  
Description: Eagle art and photo exhibits, eagle presentations at Art Gallery. Tours available by appointment and referral.
Web Site: http://www.brackendaleartgallery.com/Festival.html
Email: brackendaleartgallery@shaw.ca
Telephone: 604-898-3333
 
State / Province British Columbia, Canada
Name of Event: Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival
Location: Mission, BC, Canada V2V 5X8
Sponsor:

Celestron, District of Mission, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Hancock House Publishers, Mission Chamber of Commerce, Robert Bateman, Tapadera Estates, Taara Environmental, ValleyTec Consulting, VanCity, Xa:ytem

Schedule: Sat and Sun, 3rd Weekend of Nov.; e.g. Nov 17 - 18, 2007
Description: View hundreds of eagles in the wild, 12 festival sites from Mission, BC to the Harrison River;  presentations, environmental booths, tours of the interpretive center, wetland talks and tours, children and adult art lessons, and food.
Web Site: http://www.fraservalleybaldeaglefestival.Ca
Email: manager@missionchamber.bc.ca
Telephone: 604) 826-6914
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