Come and watch Bald Eagles in the wild

Missouri's winter eagle watching is spectacular, and we hope you'll join us at any of the following locations to view our national symbol in the wild. If you can't make it to an Eagle Days event, look for eagles in the wild at one of the locations listed below. From late December through early February, watch for eagles perched in large trees along the water's edge. View early in the morning to see the eagles flying and fishing.

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Squaw Creek map Smithville Lake map Clarksville map Old Chain of Rocks Bridge map Lake Ozark map Springfield map Schell-Osage map

What to bring:

For a program of activities, contact:

Missouri Department of Conservation
Eagle Days
P.O. Box 180
Jefferson City, MO 65102
573/751-4115 ext. 3289

Missouri's winter eagle watching is spectacular, and we hope you'll join us at any one of the following locations to view our national symbol in the wild.

Calendar of Events for Eagle Days

Events for Thursday, January 8 - Monday, May 18, 2009
Event and Date Location Reserve by:
Eagle Days-Smithville
Saturday, January 10 – Sunday, January 11, 2009		 Little Platte Park Course Complex, Smithville
Eagle Days-Springfield
Saturday, January 17 – Sunday, January 18, 2009		 Springfield CNC
Eagle Days-Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
Saturday, January 17 – Sunday, January 18, 2009		 Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
Raptor Watch
Saturday, January 17, 2009 		Columbia Bottom Consevation Area
Eagle Days
Saturday, January 17, 2009 		Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Raptor Watch
Sunday, January 18, 2009 		Columbia Bottom Conservation Area
Eagle Days
Sunday, January 18, 2009 		Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Eagle Days-Clarksville
Saturday, January 24 – Sunday, January 25, 2009		 Lock & Dam 24, Apple Shed Theater in Clarksville, Ted Shanks C.A.
Eagle Day
Friday, February 6, 2009 		Twin Pines Conservation Education Center Wednesday, February 4
Eagles!
Friday, February 6, 2009 		Twin Pines Conservation Education Center Wednesday, February 4
Eagles
Friday, February 6, 2009 		Twin Pines Conservation Education Center Wednesday, February 4
Eagle Days at Mingo National Wildlife Refuge
Saturday, February 7, 2009 		Mingo National Wildlife Refuge

Missouri has several great locations for viewing eagles so you don't have to limit your eagle watching to Eagle Days events. Prime wintering locations for eagles include:

Plan a visit to one, or all, of these locations this winter and watch for eagles perching in large trees along the edges of rivers or lakes.