WORLD EAGLE DAY
Valley Park, MO |
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Sunday, March 17, 2013
10 am - 4 pm
World Bird Sanctuary, 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road, Valley Park
Celebrate eagles from around the world! Lean more
about these majestic creatures as well as fun raptor facts with
presentations from our Naturalists throughout the day. Live eagle shows
presented in our amphitheater. Photo opportunity with Bald Eagle.
Concession stands. Free fun kids craft center. Tours of the wildlife
hospital. Eagle gifts and souvenirs. Bring your camera!
Free
For more information call 636-225-4390 ext 0
or visit
www.worldbirdsanctuary.org |
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Probable Events for
Winter 2013-2014
Dates, times, and
other details will change and will be listed as soon as we get
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RAPTOR AWARENESS DAY
Cahokia Mounds
State Historic Site
Collinsville, IL |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
November, 2013
2 pm, no admittance after show begins
Collinsville Road
The World Bird Sanctuary of St. Louis brings live birds of prey and
teaches about habitats, differences and similarities between eagles,
hawks, owls, falcons, buzzards, and others. Features a live flight
over the heads of the audience.
Free
For more information call 618-346-5160 |
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BALD
EAGLE
VIEWING PROGRAMS
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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Selected Days during through December - March, 2014
8:30 am
Visitor Center
A video presentation is followed by an observational drive. Dress warm and
have a full tank of gas. Binoculars are recommended.
Free, reservations required
For more information call 618-786-3323 |
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BALD EAGLE
APPRECIATION DAYS
Keokuk, IA |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
January, 2014
Victory Park and River City Mall, 200 Main Street
Victory Park: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
River City Mall: 9 am - 5 pm
At Victory Park personnel from the Lee County Conservation
Board, Iowa DNR, Illinois DOC and the US Army Corps of Engineers
will staff viewing points with spotting scopes to enable
visitors to see the large gathering of bald eagles that
congregate at Keokuk because of Lock and Dam #19. Activities at
the River City Mall include DNR agencies from Iowa, Illinois and
Missouri displays, Wood Carvers’ Show, Native American Traders
Row & educational booths, Native American drumming, singing &
dancing, and storytelling, and World Bird Sanctuary of St. Louis
live bird presentations.
Free
For information call 319-524-5599 or 1-800-383-1219 |
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AUDOBON EAGLE FESTIVAL
West Alton, MO & Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
January, 2014
10 am - 2 pm
Audubon Center at Riverlands,
Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary &
Downtown Alton Illinois
Join in the fun for the kickoff of eagle watching season. See a live
bald eagle up close and personal. Meet and greet with knowledgeable
people from the area’s Eagle Watching Hot Spots to see what is in store
for the rest of the season. Receive a "bird band" and become an official
Alton Eagle Watcher. Bring the kids for fun activities and crafts. Learn
about eagle watching: how to spot eagles, where to look, and what brings
the eagles to this region each year. Then, head back across the river to
Downtown Alton for ice sculpting on the streets and a wildlife art walk
to view eagle and wildlife photography displayed by artists from Alton
and beyond!
Free
For more information call
1-800-258-6645 |
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BALD
EAGLE FESTIVAL
Pere Marquette
State Park
Grafton, IL |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
January, 2014
11 am - 3 pm
Come out to Pere Marquette Lodge where you can not only be personally
introduced to our nation's most majestic symbol, but also shop our unique
vendor booths, grab a bite to eat in our restaurant and enjoy time with
friends and family. The festival will feature live music and entertainment
by the World Bird Sanctuary as they showcase the Bald Eagle and several
other raptor species in their Masters of the Sky Show at 1:30pm.
Show up a little early and meet a Bald Eagle up close and personal!
Free to the event, Masters of the Sky
Show tickets are $3
For more information call
618-786-2331
ext 338 |
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EAGLE
MEET & GREET
Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
January, 2014
10 am to 2 pm
Alton Visitors Center
The World Bird Sanctuary will be bringing a live Bald Eagle for the public
to view up close. Be sure to bring your camera.
After this personal encounter you can pick up an official All Around
Alton Eagle Watcher's Guide and set off along the Great River Road to
see eagles in their natural habitat.
Free
For more information call 1-800-258-6645 |
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RAPTOR DAYS
West Alton, MO |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
January, 2014
10 am to 2 pm
Audubon Center at Riverlands,
Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Join the staff at The Audubon Center at Riverlands for this Birds of Winter
program! It may be cold outside, but it’s always 70 degrees inside the
center. Two story circular bay windows provide a 140°
grand vista of the Mississippi River, where you may see eagles, trumpeter
swans, and other fascinating waterfowl. The TreeHouse Wildlife Center will
be at the Center with a rehabilitated raptor. It could be an owl, hawk or
falcon – stop by the Center to see who shows up!.
Free
For more information call
636-899-0090
or visit
www.Riverlands.Audubon.org |
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EAGLE PHOTO WORKSHOP
Hartford, IL |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
January, 2014
1 pm - 3 pm
Lewis & Clark Confluence
Tower, 435 Confluence Tower Drive
Want to know the tips and
tools to catch an amazing shot of one of those majestic birds? Come to
the Tower and listen to a local expert photographer's pointers. There
will be two hour long sessions, the first at 1 pm and the second at 3 pm.
Free.
Admission to tour the Tower.
For more information call
636-251-9101
or visit www.ConfluenceTower.com |
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EAGLE WATCH & TRAIL WALK
St. Louis County, MO |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
January, 2014
11 am - 2 pm
Fort
Belle Fontaine Park
Spend a day with the Friends of Fort Belle Fontaine Park observing
the bald eagles along the Missouri River. A live eagle, several birds of
prey, and a naturalist from the World Bird Sanctuary will
be on site from noon until 2 pm. A guided hike will be provided along
the three-mile trail. Hikers and bikers are welcome to take the trek on
their own throughout the day. Refreshments will be served. Be sure to
dress for the weather and meet at the Grand Staircase.
Free
For more information call
314-869-8251 |
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BALD EAGLE
APPRECIATION DAYS
Keokuk, IA |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
January, 2014
Victory Park and River City Mall, 200 Main Street
Victory Park: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
River City Mall: 9 am - 5 pm
At Victory Park personnel from the Lee County Conservation
Board, Iowa DNR, Illinois DOC and the US Army Corps of Engineers
will staff viewing points with spotting scopes to enable
visitors to see the large gathering of bald eagles that
congregate at Keokuk because of Lock and Dam #19. Activities at
the River City Mall include DNR agencies from Iowa, Illinois and
Missouri displays, Wood Carvers’ Show, Native American Traders
Row & educational booths, Native American drumming, singing &
dancing, and storytelling, and World Bird Sanctuary of St. Louis
live bird presentations.
Free
For information call 319-524-5599 or 1-800-383-1219 |
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SCOPING OUT RAPTORS
St. Louis County, MO |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
January, 2014
10 am - 2 pm both days
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area,
801 Strotdtman Road
Birds of prey come in
numerous shapes and sizes and exhibit a variety of hunting techniques.
From the helicopter-like antics of the American kestrel to the
“hand-fishing” feats of the Bald Eagle, one thing is common. All are
enjoyable to watch. Join us at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area, where
a variety of raptors are known to occur this time of year. Scopes will
be set up at the Confluence Platform, near parking lot “N”, where
America’s favorite raptor usually hangs out. Be sure to keep your eyes
open on the way in too. Our Northern harriers like to scope out their
prey just above the open fields of Columbia Bottom.
Free. No reservations
required.
For
more information call
314-877-6014
or visit the
Conservation Departments events website. |
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EAGLE PROGRAMS
St. Louis County, MO |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
January, 2014
1 pm
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area,
801 Strotdtman Road
Winter is an excellent time in Missouri to see Bald Eagles gathered
along open waters. Columbia Bottom Conservation Area, sitting at the
heart of the Confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, is one
of these great places to eagle watch. At 1 pm the site will host “Regal
Eagles”, where a naturalist will explain all about eagles help you
discover nature by sharing with you some of the best spots where you can
go for eagle viewing. At 3 pm there will the “Eagle Explorations”
program where participants will enjoy a drive around the area in search
of these majestic birds along the rivers with binoculars and spotting
scopes. Don’t forget to dress warmly!
Free. Reservations begin
January 5. Call 314-877-6014 Wed.-Fri., 8 am - 5 pm; Sat. & Sun., 8 am -
4 pm.
For
more information call
314-877-6014
or visit the
Conservation Departments events website. |
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QUINCY EAGLE DAYS
Quincy, IL |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
January, 2014
9 am
- 4 pm
Lock
and Dam No. 21, W. Lock and Dam Road
Visit Lock and Dam 21 for Quincy's Eagle Days. Rangers will be
on hand to showcase the magnificent birds that winter in the
Quincy area.
Free
For information call
217-228-0890 |
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BIRDS OF PREY
Hartford, IL |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
January, 2014
1 pm - 3 pm
Lewis & Clark Confluence
Tower, 435 Confluence Tower Drive
Eagles aren’t the only birds
of prey in the area. Join the Confluence Tower as it hosts the TreeHouse
Wildlife Center and learn about other birds that call the Riverbend area
home with displays and educational activities throughout the day.
Free.
Admission to tour the Tower.
For more information call
636-251-9101
or visit www.ConfluenceTower.com |
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AUDUBON EAGLE WATCH
West Alton, MO |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
January, 2014
10 am to 4 pm
Audubon Center at Riverlands,
Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary
The World Bird Sanctuary will be bringing a live Bald Eagle for the public
to view up close. Be sure to bring your camera.
After this personal encounter you can pick up an official All Around
Alton Eagle Watcher's Guide and set off along the Great River Road to
see eagles in their natural habitat.
Free
For more information call
636-899-0090
or visit
www.Riverlands.Audubon.org |
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EAGLE DAYS
Clarksville, MO |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
January, 2014
Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 3 pm
Various locations throughout town
The World Bird Sanctuary of St. Louis and the Missouri Department
of Conservation will present live eagle
programs every hour at the Apple Shed at the south edge of town.
Spotting scopes, naturalists, and bonfires for warmth will be available at
Riverfront Park. Come early to watch the birds feed in the
Mississippi River.
Free
For more information call 573-242-3132 |
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OUR BELOVED EAGLE
St. Louis, MO |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
January, 2014
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center in Forest Park
Not only is our national symbol beautiful. The Bald Eagle is
brilliant at fishing. In this program geared for children from 3 to 6,
naturalists will explain about eyesight, nest building skills, and how to
identify the adult eagle from an immature eagle. A short video of the eagle’s
skills in action.
Reservations start January 14. Call 314-877-1309 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. Reserve by January 30, 2013.
For
more information call
314-877-1309
or visit the
Conservation Departments events website. |
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WILDLIFE WEEKENDS
Dow, IL |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
January, 2014
Saturdays and Sundays: 10 am - 2 pm
TreeHouse Wildlife Center, 23956 Green Acres Road
Visit the Treehouse Wildlife Center on Saturdays in January and
February to view live bald eagles being rehabilitated at the center.
While you're there, visit some of the other wildlife that call the
center home - hawks, owls, falcons and more.
Free
For more information call 618-466-2990
or visit
www.treehousewildlifecenter.com |
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EAGLE TREK
Randolph County, IL |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
February, 2014
9 am
- 3 pm
Kaskaskia Lock & Dam
Come out for eagle-watching
with spotting scopes and meet some of the feathered inhabitants of the World
Bird Sanctuary (9 am to noon)! Also, enjoy short interpreted walks both upstream
and downstream from the Dam, and see the confluence of the Mississippi &
Kaskaskia Rivers. Our experts will be on hand to tell you about other
eagle-nesting sites nearby! Families and leash-trained dogs are welcome for the
hike.
A
suggested donation of $5/person is asked to cover lunch expenses. Please reserve
your spot by Feb. 1, 2012 so we can account for the number of lunches.
For more information call
618-566-4451 ext. 21 or email
allie.mccreary@swircd.org |
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RAPTOR DAYS
West Alton, MO |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
February, 2014
10 am to 2 pm
Audubon Center at Riverlands,
Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Join the staff at The Audubon Center at Riverlands for this Birds of Winter
program! It may be cold outside, but it’s always 70 degrees inside the
center. Two story circular bay windows provide a 140°
grand vista of the Mississippi River, where you may see eagles, trumpeter
swans, and other fascinating waterfowl. The TreeHouse Wildlife Center will
be at the Center with a rehabilitated raptor. It could be an owl, hawk or
falcon – stop by the Center to see who shows up!.
Free
For more information call
636-899-0090
or visit
www.Riverlands.Audubon.org |
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AUDUBON EAGLE WATCH
West Alton, MO |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
February, 2014
10 am to 4 pm
Audubon Center at Riverlands,
Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary
The World Bird Sanctuary will be bringing a live Bald Eagle for the public
to view up close. Be sure to bring your camera.
After this personal encounter you can pick up an official All Around
Alton Eagle Watcher's Guide and set off along the Great River Road to
see eagles in their natural habitat.
Free
For more information call
636-899-0090
or visit
www.Riverlands.Audubon.org |
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NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBUTE
TO THE BALD EAGLE
Hartford, IL |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
February, 2014
1 pm - 3 pm
Lewis & Clark Confluence
Tower, 435 Confluence Tower Drive
Celebrate the elegance and
significance of our nation’s symbol throughout North American history.
Listen and learn about Native American traditions from Kathy Dickerson. Look
at her authentic hand crafted Native American artwork. Dickerson, a member
of the Kiowa Tribe in Oklahoma, is a local advocate for keeping American
Indian traditions alive. She founded the American Indian Educational
Resources of St. Louis, an organization of Indian artist and craftspeople
whose mission is to educate the community about Indians past and present.
With her making her own brain-tanned hides and crafts, she has learned that
there is a history to share with the public. Along with Kathy, there will be
some Native American dancing in the visitor’s center at the Tower.
Free.
Admission to tour the Tower.
For more information call
636-251-9101
or visit www.ConfluenceTower.com |
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EAGLE PHOTO WORKSHOP
Hartford, IL |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
February, 2014
1 pm - 3 pm
Lewis & Clark Confluence
Tower, 435 Confluence Tower Drive
Want to know the tips and
tools to catch an amazing shot of one of those majestic birds? Come
to the Tower and listen to a local expert photographer's pointers.
There will be two hour long sessions, the first at 1 pm and the
second at 3 pm.
Free.
Admission to tour the Tower.
For more information call
636-251-9101
or visit www.ConfluenceTower.com |
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MASTERS OF THE SKY
East Alton, IL |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
February, 2014
11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm
National Great Rivers Museum
"Masters of the Sky", an educational and informational program presented
by the World Bird Sanctuary, features eagles, falcons, owls and other
birds of prey.
There will also be a free eagle display at noon and 2 pm for 30 minutes
in the gallery.
$5 for adults, $3 for children 4-12, free for
children 3 and under
For more information call 1-877-462-6979 |
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LIVE EAGLE DISPLAY
Hartford, IL |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
February, 2014
1 pm - 3 pm
Lewis & Clark Confluence
Tower, 435 Confluence Tower Drive
Get up close and personal
with a Live American Bald Eagle from the World Bird Sanctuary. Founded
in 1977, the World Bird Sanctuary is 305 acres of Missouri hardwood
forest. The refuge is home to various birds of prey, including falcons
and vultures. The mission of the sanctuary is to “preserve the earth’s
biological diversity and the secure the future of threatened bird
species in their natural environments.” They achieve this through
education, propagation, field studies and rehabilitation.
Free.
Admission to tour the Tower.
For more information call
636-251-9101
or visit www.ConfluenceTower.com |
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