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TBA - Birds of Winter: Eagle Sundays

  • Audubon Center at Riverlands 301 Riverlands Way West Alton, MO, 63386 United States (map)

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The popular Eagle Sunday events at the Audubon Center at Riverlands will look a little different this year but offer several opportunities for you and your loved ones to learn about these amazing birds and enjoy time spent outdoors. Visitors can pre-order tickets for small group Eagle Meet & Greets, guided Swan & Eagle Walks, cozy up by the campfire with some s'mores, or do all three.

Meet Liberty, the live American Bald Eagle, up close and presented by World Bird Sanctuary! Visitors will learn all about amazing eagle adaptations, their conservation history, and fun facts. Question and answer opportunities will follow and visitors will leave with a renewed passion for our nation's symbol. Sessions: 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm

After your eagle meet and greet session join the staff for guided Eagle and Swan walks around Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary! Visitors will meet at the Audubon Center at Riverlands for a leisurely hike on paved trails to view the overwintering birds. Bring binoculars and wear comfortable clothing and footwear for the outdoors. These guided hikes are a great way to view and learn more about our winter visitors, Bald Eagles and Trumpeter Swans, improve your bird ID skills, immerse in nature, and meet other bird and nature enthusiasts! Discover, learn and have fun with us! Sessions: 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm

After your eagle meet and greet session, take time to roast some mallows and enjoy a fireside s'more. Then enjoy a leisurely walk along our trails to view overwintering eagles, trumpeter swans, and other waterfowl that call the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary their winter home! The trails will also feature self-guided learning stations, a trail-side storybook walk, and more.

Times: 10 am - 2:30 pm

Registration required / Admission

For more information call 1-800-258-6645 or 636-899-0090
 or visit www.Riverlands.Audubon.org

Explore the nearby community of Alton

There are approximately 2,000 eagles that migrate to the Middle Mississippi River Valley, making the region's overwintering population the second largest in the continental United States behind the Klamath Basin area of southern Oregon and northern California. Learn more about the Bald Eagles in the Middle Mississippi River Valley.

Explore the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway

Earlier Event: January 4
TBA - Alton Eagle Ice Fest Art Market
Later Event: January 11
TBA - Bald Eagle Meet & Greet