• Home
  • News
    • Politics & Government
    • Business & Economy
    • Crime / Courts
    • Health / Medicine
  • Sports
    • High School Sports
    • Radio Iowa Poll
  • Affiliates
    • Affiliate Support Page
  • Contact Us
    • Reporters

Radio Iowa

Iowa's Radio News Network

You are here: Home / Outdoors / Time to watch the eagles soar in Iowa

Time to watch the eagles soar in Iowa

January 10, 2000 By admin

It’s prime time in Iowa for watching bald eagles fly south to winter in the state. But there could be fewer of the birds to see, due to warm weather. Jaime Edwards, the coordinator of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources wildlife diversity program, says the birds are finding more open water to the north due the mild winter and don’t have to head south looking for food.Edwards says Iowa has become a popular winter home for the bald eagles because of the easy availability of food.The bald eagles start flying in from other states at the end of December and reach their peak by mid January. She says you’ll probably have the most luck seeing the soaring birds by driving along a waterway.Edwards says the number of eagles who make their permanent home in Iowa has increased and you’ll still probably be able to see them hunting this winter. If you really have you heart set on seeing the majestic birds, she has this advice.Keokuk along the Mississippi River usually always has some eagles living and hunting there. The D-N-R is hosting several bald eagle watching days near Iowa rivers and lakes. Edwards suggests calling a site in your area to see if they’re hosting an event.

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Filed Under: Outdoors

Featured Stories

Bill would limit placement of solar arrays on farm ground

Marquette casino moving to land, leaving only 2 casino boats in Iowa

Reynolds signs her ‘school choice’ bill into law

Governor Reynolds touts 2024 Iowa Caucuses in Inaugural Address

University of Iowa grad presiding over U.S. House Speaker vote

TwitterFacebook
Tweets by RadioIowa

No coaching changes coming for Iowa football

Iowa State names new receivers coach

No. 2 Iowa visits No. 1 Penn State in wrestling dual Friday night

Iowa’s Clark brings increased exposure to women’s basketball

No. 18 Iowa State women visit TCU

More Sports

Archives

Copyright © 2023 ยท Learfield News & Ag, LLC