Indiana’s Upper Wabash Interpretive Services to Host Eagle Watch, Feb. 2-3

View the largest documented winter eagle roost in Indiana with the staff and volunteers of Upper Wabash Interpretive Services during the sixth annual Eagle Watch, Feb. 2 and 3.

The Eagle Watch will begin at 3 p.m. both days at Salamonie Interpretive Center. The interpretive center is in Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area, off State Road 105, in western Huntington County.

The program will start with a short overview of Indiana bald eagles and then caravan to the roost to watch the eagles come in for the night. A bus will be available for those interested in saving gas. The bus ride costs $4 per person.

On Feb. 2, Belle the Bald Eagle from As Wings of Eagles Inc. will attend Eagle Watch with her handler, Zach Walker. On Feb. 3, Jefferson, the Bald Eagle from Soarin’ Hawk Raptor Rehab, will attend. Both eagle handlers will be accepting donations.

Registration is requested. Participants should dress for the weather and bring binoculars, spotting scopes and cameras. Coffee and hot chocolate will be available for a donation.

For the safety of the Eagle Watch participants, Frances Slocum Road, between State Road 124 and County Road 550 E. in Miami County will be closed for this event.

For more information or to register, call (260) 468-2127. Visit UWIS online at dnr.IN.gov/uwis or Facebook.com/UpperWabash.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is the agency of the U.S. state of Indiana charged with maintaining natural areas such as state parks, state forests, recreation areas, etc. There are many divisions within the DNR and each has a specific role. The DNR is not only responsible for maintaining resource areas but also manages Indiana's fish and wildlife, reclaims coal mine ground, manages forested areas, aids in the management of wildlife on private lands, enforces Indiana's conservation laws, and many other duties not named here. According to the department's website, their mission is "to protect, enhance, preserve, and wisely use natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education."