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Bald
Eagles
From the middle of December to the middle of March the
Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway hosts the second largest overwintering Bald
Eagle population in the continental United States. Peak number of eagles
occur in January and February. A number of organizations and
communities host entertaining and educational programs that allow
visitors to get up close and personal with our national symbol as
well as see them in their natural habitat. |
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Bird Watching at Pere Marquette State Park
Approximately 230 species of birds have been identified within, at
the boundaries or flying over Pere Marquette State Park in the past
20 years. Popular locations for bird watching are Stump Lake, in the
river bottoms, McAdams Peak and other overlooks along the scenic
drive through the park. |
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Owls at Pere Marquette State Park
The Great Horned Owl, the Barred Owl and the Eastern Screech Owl are
common to both the State and to Pere Marquette State Park. The Park
offers programs on owls on a regular basis which include a lecture
followed by a night time hike to listen for these fascinating birds.
Check the Park Events Page for current opportunities. |
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The Riverlands Environmental
Demonstration Area
Riverlands Environmental Demonstration Area, established in
1988, includes 1200 acres located in the heart of the Mississippi Flyway. These
public lands and waters provide excellent habitat for birds that migrate in the
east and central sections of the United States as well as long distance
vagrants. The Riverlands Environmental Demonstration Area is located on US 67/MO
367 just short of the Clark Bridge on the Missouri side of the
Mississippi River. |
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