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Bald eagle watching on the Mississippi River is an annual winter tradition for many in the St. Louis region By Wendy Todd While there are plenty of things to do and enjoy in the state, one activity that’s grown in popularity over the years is eagle watching. During the winter, the Mississippi River hosts one of North America’s largest concentrations of bald eagles. In addition to opportunities to take scenic routes and take tours to observe the nation’s symbol, there are several events that occur throughout winter for bald eagle admirers. One favored annal event is Eagle Days, sponsored by a partnership between the Missouri Department of Conservation, Illinois Department of Natural Resourc-
es, Great Rivers Greenway, the St. Louis Audubon Center and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Historically the event has been held at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, but due to renovation and the closing of the parking lot, Eagle Days, on Feb. 11, 2023 has been moved to the Audubon Center at Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary in West Alton. The free Eagle Days event features guided tours that allow visitors to bird watch through spotting scopes along the way. There will also be life-sized replicas of bald eagle nests for participants to view, sit in and take pictures with. Staff will be
on hand to educate attendees about eagles and bird watching. Food will be offered via food trucks. Though there is no clear data on how many bird and eagle watchers there are in Missouri, one of the largest Eagle Days events drew 10,000 people. The Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary is owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Rivers Project. The sanctuary, that occupies 3,700-acres, sits on the banks of the Mississippi near its convergence with the Missouri River, a prime area that attracts bald eagles. See ‘EAGLE’ page 2
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