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Eagle Watch Weekend
Bald Eagle watch weekend is January 24th and 25th. We hear that Starved Rock Lodge is sold out but we still have a few rooms and Starved Rock is only a few minutes away. Here are the activities for that weekend.
Bald Eagle Watch Weekend is set for Saturday & Sunday, January 24 & 25, 2015!
Starved Rock Trolleys will be running all weekend. Unlimited ride wristbands are just $1 per person and may be purchased upon boarding.
Raptor Programs plus Falcon and Osprey Programs have been planned! A variety of events will take place at Starved Rock Lodge, Starved Rock Visitor Center and the IL Waterway Visitor Center. On the day of the show, tickets for raptor shows will be available (at no charge) beginning at 8:00 am at Starved Rock Lodge and 9:00 am at the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center. Advanced tickets will be available for purchase, on-line for $3 each starting January 1 at www.illinoisaudubon.org. Click here for advanced tickets.
Children’s Activities, Educational Exhibits and Eagle Viewing available at all facilities throughout the weekend. The Starved Rock Trolley Shuttles will run both days with stops at Starved Rock Lodge, the Starved Rock Visitor Center and the IL Waterway Visitor Center. Wristband are $1 per person per day.
2015 Bald Eagle Watch Program Schedule
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| 8am | Starved Rock Lodge | Tickets for day of show available |
| 9am | Illinois Waterway Visitor Center | Tickets for day of show available |
| 10am | Starved Rock Lodge, Starved Rock Room | “Birds of Prey” presented by Illinois Raptor Center |
| 10am | Illinois Waterway Visitor Center | John James Audubon presents “The Washington Eagle –and other raptors I have known” as portrayed by Brian “Fox” Ellis |
| 10am | Illinois Waterway Visitor Center | Native American Dancer |
| 11am | Starved Rock Lodge, LaSalle Room | Illinois Department of Natural Resources Osprey Release Project |
| 11am | Illinois Waterway Visitor Center | Wildlife Photography — Eagles by Chris Young |
| Noon | Illinois Waterway Visitor Center | Native American Dancer |
| 1pm | Starved Rock Lodge, Starved Rock Room | “Birds of Prey” presented by Illinois Raptor Center |
| 1 pm | Illinois Waterway Visitor Center | John James Audubon presents “The Washington Eagle –and other raptors I have known” as portrayed by Brian “Fox” Ellis |
| 1pm | Starved Rock Lodge, LaSalle Room | Stories from the River Valley, special guest storyteller Steve Seaborn |
| 2pm | Illinois Department of Natural Resources Visitor Center, Kaskaskia Room | The Art & History of Falconry with Rich Escutia |
| 2pm | Illinois Waterway Visitor Center | Native American Dancer |
| 3 pm | Starved Rock Lodge, Starved Rock Room | “Birds of Prey” presented by Illinois Raptor Center |
| 3pm | Illinois Waterway Visitor Center | John James Audubon presents “The Washington Eagle –and other raptors I have known” as portrayed by Brian “Fox” Ellis |
| 4:30pm | Starved Rock Lodge, Starved Rock Room (note: Saturday only) | Youth Owl Calling Contest (note: Saturday only) |