Sutherland, Iowa — Watching a majestic bald eagle soar overhead is a breathtaking sight. And your opportunity to do just that is coming up on Saturday at the Prairie Heritage Center.
O’Brien County Naturalist Charlene Elyea tells us all about it.
She says that during their annual survey earlier in January, conservation staff spotted a record number of eagles in the valley. At the beginning of March, the resident bald eagles are mixing with other eagles traveling through the area. In addition, many other raptors are also on the move in the Little Sioux River Valley, says Elyea.
She says all of this activity comes just in time for the annual Bald Eagle Watch on Saturday. She says she and other volunteers will be on hand to help you spot and identify eagles.
According to Elyea, there will also be hands-on learning activities for people of all ages available throughout the day. She says it’s a come-and-go event, so stop by throughout the day from 9:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
O’Brien County Conservation staff encourage you to bring the family for an enjoyable day of viewing eagles and learning more about them. The Prairie Heritage Center is located one mile off of Hwy 10 at 4931 Yellow Avenue.
Contact the Prairie Heritage Center at 712-295-7200 for more information about what they’re calling “this great opportunity to view our national symbol in the wild and in the center.”
