Winona, MO. – Those who have an appreciate for the raptors of the Ozarks may find a fun activity in the Missouri Department of Conservation’s return of “Eagle Days” to the Twin Pine Conservation Education Center this month.
Those who join this event will be able to witness a bald and golden eagle up close on January 23rd at 6pm.
This event was made possible through a partnership with the Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield, who will be bringing the live animals. Those who attend will be able to also ask questions about the birds, and learn fun eagle facts.
According to MDC Avian Ecologist Janet Haslerig, eagle numbers have increased to around 607 actively accounted for eagle nests. This class is also being provided as a way for the public to be able to identify these birds.
Advance registration is required and can be completed online at https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/202985. Those who wish to learn more about the event can go to mdc.mo.gov/events/eagle-days.
Twin Pines is located one mile east of Winona on U.S. Highway 60.
