Bald Eagle Days at Cassville January 30-31, 2009
gengberg December 29th, 2009
DATE: December 29, 2009
CONTACT:
Eleanor Mumm, Cassville Tourism,
casstour@chorus.net SUBJECT: Jan. 30-31
BALD EAGLE DAYS AT CASSVILLE
CASSVILLE - Cassville will be hosting its 17th annual Bald Eagle Days here Jan. 30-31, 2010. Located in the southwest corner of the state along the Mississippi River, Cassville is one of the nation’s premier destinations for winter bald eagle watching. The beauty and grandeur of this small river town is the place to enjoy wildlife at its finest.
High concentrations of bald eagles are attracted to the Cassville area because of the river, which does not completely freeze over because of Lock and Dam 10 and the power plants in the area. Tall trees provide excellent perches and roosts. Bird watching enthusiasts come to watch these magnificent birds, feeding, roosting and engaging in aerial displays. Adult eagles are easy to spot because of their white head and tails, which contrast to its dark brown body. Bald eagles winter in the area from November to March, depending on weather conditions.
Bald Eagle Days offers a unique and entertaining mix of indoor and outdoor activities. Staffed volunteers assist the birders in finding these beautiful birds at the Observatory at Riverside Park along the Mississippi. On Saturday, January 30, a variety of wildlife programs are held at Cassville High School. For more information, see www.cassville.org.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Cassville High School
715 E Amelia Street
10:00 a.m. National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Mammals of the Upper Mississippi River
11:00 a.m. Merv & Suzanne Brotem
Wildlife Ambassadors
Coulee Rehabilitation Center
1:00 p.m. Dianne Moller
Hoo’s Woods, Inc
Live Raptor Program
2:00 p.m. Kenny Salwey
Author & Naturalist
Last of the River Rats
Adventures of his life on the Mississippi
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