Eagle Watching in Full Swing This Weekend
A couple of events this weekend center on the majestic bald eagle.
The Great River Eagle Days event http://greatriverroad.com/quincy/quincyevents/quincyeagledays.htm is Saturday and Sunday in Quincy. Rangers will be on hand at Lock and Dam 21 to assist viewers. Activities celebrating the bald eagle are also underway at the Oakley Lindsay Civic Center in Quincy. That event also honors Native American traditions.
Another popular spot to watch the eagles is Clarksville, Mo. : https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/events/eagle-days . Live eagle programs are ongoing Saturday and Sunday at The Apple Shed Theater. Dress warm, as the building is not heated. Also eagle viewing will take place at Lock and Dam 24 and River Front City Park.