Indiana Audubon Eagle Watch Field Trip Series: Mississinewa

Join Indiana Audubon (IAS) for a special look at the winter spectacle of eagles along the upper Wabash River and reservoir floodplains. Over the past decade, northern Indiana has seen a significant increase in wintering Bald Eagles. Today, this region rivals other prominent Indiana wintering sites, boasting impressive numbers. Some counts exceed 100 birds in a morning!

This special field trip will meet at 2 p.m. ET at Mississinewa Dam Spillway on two dates: Friday, January 31st, and Saturday, February 1st. Registered participants will meet at the Mississinewa Dam Spillway parking lot by the tailwaters. From there, the group will caravan to a few areas to view both feeding and roosting eagles. Use these coordinates if you have trouble finding the location: 40.718091, -85.957406.

This field trip is led annually by IAS member and birder April Raver. Participants must pre-register, as trips fill up fast. The cost is $5 for IAS members and $10 for non-IAS members. The total duration for this event is about 3 hours.

All participants must read and agree to the IAS Field Trip Release to participate in IAS led events and trips. We hope to see you there!

Accessibility: Minimal walking, mostly driving with short stops. No hiking necessary. Dress for winter weather birding.

Questions: Get in touch with us by emailing [email protected] or call 765-205-1255.

Bald Eagle by Ryan Sanderson

Host or Publisher Indiana Audubon Society