Winter is the best time in Iowa to spot a majestic bald eagle soaring overhead. Attend a hawk watch event to take in this incredible sight. Visit the DNR website for more information about bald eagles.
2016
Bald Eagle Watch Events
*
events with asterisk have a school day on Friday. For more information, contact
the events directly.
Clinton
Bald Eagle Watch
Saturday,
Jan. 9
This
event is in its 32nd year. In coordination with U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service’s Pam Steinhaus, with contributions from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
Clinton CCB, numerous conservation organizations and the Iowa DNR. Wonderful
family
entertainment
- Outdoor viewing: Lock & Dam 13, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Live Bird and Nature Programs: Clinton Community
College, 9:45-2
- Exhibits: Clinton Community College from 9 – 2
- Free bus service from college to the outdoor viewing
area.
- For more information call 815-259-3628
Saturdays
and Sundays, Jan. 2 - Feb. 7, Arsenal Island, Rock Island, Ill. Hours are 9:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Combination
Eagle Watch and Historic Clock Tower Tours
- Reservations
are recommended as group size is limited.
- For
more information contact Visitor’s Center Staff at 309-794-5338
*Quad
Cities Bald Eagle
Days
Saturday
and Sunday, Jan. 9-10
QCCA
Expo Center, 2621 Fourth Avenue, Rock Island, Ill. One of the largest
bald eagle events in the nation with many exhibitors and wildlife artists and
plenty of activities for the family. Hours: 4 – 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday
- Live eagle and bird of prey programs by The World Bird
Sanctuary
- Special attractions
- Wildlife art show and sale and environmental fair
- For more information contact the Mississippi River
Visitor Center at 309-794-5338 or Arlynn Hartwig at 309-788-2543
*Dubuque
Bald Eagle
Watch
Saturday,
Jan. 16 at the Grand River Center with environmental-themed exhibitors.
- Outdoor viewing south of Lock and Dam 11 at A.Y.
McDonald Park from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Live eagle and bird of prey programs by The World Bird
Sanctuary at 9:30 a.m., 12:30 and 3 p.m.
- Indoor exhibits from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Grand
River Center - Port of Dubuque
- Trolley rides from Grand River Center to outdoor
viewing area
- For more information call 563-556-4372 or 563-582-0881
*Keokuk
Bald Eagle Days
Saturday
and Sunday, Jan. 16 - 17 Midwest’s largest concentration of bald eagles.
World class environmental exhibitors. Native drum and dance continue a legacy
of honor for our national
symbol.
- Indoor programs and environmental fair at the River
City Mall, Keokuk
- Live eagle programs Saturday 9-3 and Sunday 10-3
- Outdoor viewing along the riverfront
- For more information call 1-800-383-1219
Muscatine Bald Eagle Watch
Saturday, Jan. 23 - A chance to enjoy
eagles fishing in open water provided by Dam 16. Fantastic urban viewing.
·
Outdoor
viewing from 9 - 3 at Pearl City Station and Lock & Dam 16
·
Live
eagle programs at 9:30 and 11 a.m. at the Pearl City Station in Riverside Park
·
Environmental
exhibits inside the Pearl City Station office
·
For more information call the Muscatine Ranger office at 563-263-7913
Coralville
Bald Eagle Watch
Saturday, Feb. 6
Indoor Expo: Join the Iowa City Bird Club with Karen Disbrow,
at North Central Junior High.
- Outdoor viewing at Tailwater West Picnic Shelter
downstream from the dam at Coralville Lake
- Indoor programs 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at North Central
Junior High, 180 Forevergreen Road, North Liberty
- For more information call 319-338-3543 ext. 6308 or
319-430-0315
Des
Moines Bald Eagle
Days
Friday
and Saturday, Feb. 12 - 13
Friday,
Feb. 13: Iowa DNR will be hosting a lunch with eagles at Grays Lake, 2100 Fleur
Drive in Des Moines. Outdoor viewing and replica nest 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Saturday,
Feb. 14: Des Moines Parks and Rec Outdoor viewing with indoor live eagle at
Fellowship Baptist Church 1503 SE Sixth Street, in Des Moines. Ty Smedes,
Urbandale author and photographer, will give a slide presentation on bald
eagles at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. SOAR - Saving Our Avian Resources - will be
present at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. with a live education
ambassador bald eagle and another guest education ambassador. SOAR will also be
discussing the current hazards that bald eagles face in today’s environment and
the steps taken when eagles are brought into wildlife rehabilitation. All
ages are welcome,
- Saturday
outdoor eagle viewing, replica nest, live eagle indoors 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sixth Avenue Bridge, Fellowship Baptist Church 1503 SE Sixth Street in Des
Moines.
- There
will be children’s activities and the event is free and open to the
public.
- For
more information call 515-248 6369.
Saylorville Bald Eagle Watch
Sunday,
Feb. 28 A driving tour of Saylorville Lake with eagles at every stop.
Special live eagle program at Jester Park Lodge.
- Outdoor
viewing at selected sites around reservoir, start at Visitor’s Center 11
a.m. – 4 p.m.
- For more information call 515-276-4656
Effigy Mounds Bald Eagle
Watch
Friday
and Saturday, Feb. 26 - 27 Hoffman Hall exhibit area is extensive, packed with
great exhibitors and exceptional live bird presentations.
- Friday 7 p.m. - free birding programs at Country Inn & Suites and the AmericInn, in Prairie Du Chien, Wis.
- Outdoor viewing at Prairie Du Chien Visitor’s Center on the river
- Indoor Program at Hoffman Hall, 1600 S Wacouta Avenue, in Prairie Du Chien, Wis.
- For more information call 563-873-3491 or 608-326-8555 ext 11
O’Brien County Bald Eagle Watch
Saturday,
March 6 Prairie Heritage Center with elevated viewing deck. Experienced
birders on hand provide educational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of
all ages.
- Prairie Heritage Center, 4931 Yellow Avenue, in Peterson
- At 2 p.m., Christina Roelofs from SOAR (Saving Our Avian Resources) will have a live bald eagle. She will talk about the bird’s special adaptations and give other information about their current population status. Bring your camera and take advantage of this amazing opportunity to see a majestic bald eagle from an arm’s length!
- For
more information call Charlene Elyea at 712-295-7200.
Sioux Rapids
Saturday,
Mar. 12 The event includes live eagles with interesting environmental
presentations. It is hosted by Marian McNabb. American Legion Building, 200 Main Street, Sioux Rapids.
- 10 a.m.. - 2 p.m. Registration from 8:30 - 10 a.m., Lunch served at 12:15, free will offering
- Speakers from 10 a.m. to Noon. Presentations include live birds.
- Outdoor viewing at selected sites. For more information call 712-296-4920 or 712-295-7200
