Bald Eagle Watch Weekend Jan 28-29th at Starved Rock

 
OGLESBY – People of all ages are invited to witness the nation’s bird in its natural habitat next week during Starved Rock State Park’s Eagle Watch Weekend. Events will take place Saturday and Sunday, January 28th-29th at three different locations, the Illinois Waterway Visitor’s Center in Ottawa, the Starved Rock State Park Visitor’s Center, and Conference Center in Oglesby. Ranger Julie Mcdonald, with the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center, says the members of the Illinois Audubon Society will be on the guided hikes assisting folks in locating eagles with telescopes.

Kid-friendly programs will be featured at Starved Rock’s Visitor Center and bird of prey programs at the lodge. All programs are free and will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.