The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites area residents and visitors to catch a glimpse of a national symbol, the American bald eagle, at the first "Dam Eagle Watch" on Saturday, Feb. 5, from 1 to 4 p.m. at The Dalles Dam Visitor Center.
Spotting scopes and binoculars will be set up in the visitor center parking lot to view the eagles roosting at Westrick Park, at the west end of the powerhouse across the river from the visitor center.
The event is free to the public and accessible to visitors with disabilities; visitors are encouraged to bring their own scopes, binoculars and cameras. Hot chocolate and a blazing bonfire will keep guests warm.
The Dalles Discovery Center will present a live raptor program in the visitor center at 1:30 p.m., including live birds and a bald eagle costume for kids to try on. The birds and costume will be on hand throughout the event.
A Corps park ranger will present "Birds of the Columbia Gorge" at 2:30 p.m., discussing bird adaptations and how to use a field guide. The program includes a hands-on activity.
Bald eagles migrate south each winter in search of food. The Columbia River provides open water and an excellent source of fish for our winter guests, and Westrick Park provides a quiet and secluded roosting habitat for eagles from mid December through early March.
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