Eagle Days along the Fox River
January Soars in the Fox Valley with a Celebration of Eagles.
Today the Fox River Valley is a wintering site for hundreds of eagles. This was not always so. Due to DDT and other contaminants such as PCB’s and other heavy metals, the eagle population along the Fox became non-existent. Officially, the first wintering eagle along the Fox was observed in 1982 during a DNR mid-winter waterfowl survey. Since that time the number of over-wintering and resident birds has increased tremendously due to improved habitat and removal of contaminants within the river. The bald eagle is a symbol of the improved health of the river system and its communities. Important elements affected by this revival include health of its citizens, tourism, job creation and appreciation of our history. These are reasons to celebrate Eagle Days along the Fox.
Special events suitable for adults, children and families will be held throughout the Fox Valley this January. People of all ages are welcome to take part in any and all events to help us celebrate our nation’s symbol.
Days of Celebration
January 14 Mid-Winter Eagle Monitoring at Sunrise at various locations & Presentation Atlas Waterfront Café’
January 21-22 Various Raptor Education Programs and Speakers at the Following Locations
Paper Discovery Center, Appleton & Neenah Public Library. Indoor viewing at Lawrence University.
January 28 Various Live Eagle and Raptor Presentations at 1000 Islands Environmental Center - Guided Viewing Locations along the Fox River (Kaukauna locations only)
Visit www.EagleDaysAlongtheFox.org for specific event information.
Brochure linkL: http://www.onwisconsinoutdoors.com/Content/files/111516/EaglesAlongTheFoxRiverBrochure2017.pdf
Contact:
Cheryl Root, Eagle Monitoring Coordinator: (920)731-1035
croot@newalliance.org
Debra Nowak, Naturalist: (920)766-4733
debra-thousandisland@new.rr.com