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Winter's cold brings dozens of Bald Eagles down the Connecticut River from Canada in search of ice - free fishing. Last year, over 50 eagles wintered on the lower Connecticut. Their 6 - 8-foot wingspan make the Bald Eagle the largest predator in North America. The comeback of the Bald Eagle is an ecological success story.On Saturday Feb 22, 2025, The Audubon Shop in Madison will present its 36th Annual Eagle Watches on the Connecticut River. Leader Jerry Connolly of The Audubon Shop will help participants spot eagles from a variety of locations on this land-based trip along the shore of the river and will discuss the bird's natural history. A variety of wintering birds will be seen.
Date: (Saturday) Feb 22
The natural year-round habitat of bald eagles is near lakes, marshes, rivers, or seacoasts, where there are tall trees nearby for nesting and roosting and fish for eating. Bald Eagles feed primarily on fish, but they also are opportunistic predators and scavengers that will eat anything that can be caught easily or scavenged, such as waterfowl, small and large mammals, and livestock carrion. In addition, they have a reputation as being thieves, and can be seen robbing other raptors or gulls of their catch. Our Winter Eagle Watch will introduce you to this amazing predator.
**Bring your binoculars and camera!
Binoculars may be rented for $4.00 each, please call the shop to reserve.
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Please follow instructions and do the below before you call us, thanks.
Call friends or family who would be interested in joining you
Choose your lunch
Do you need a pair of binoculars? Let us know
Come in or call us with a credit card to reserve your spot
Participants MUST pre-register, and may call us with a credit card to reserve a spot. 203-245-9056
Your $30 ticket includes a delicious soup-of-the-day and sandwich luncheon at Otter Cove Restaurant in Old Saybrook, CT.
Keep your eyes on our Events calendar at https://www.theaudubonshop.com/events/category/bird-walks-talks/
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*Please pick one of the following for each person in your group, before you give us a ring:
1. Pulled Pork Sandwich
2. Cheeseburger
3. Chicken Caesar Salad
4. Veggie Melt Sandwich (with cheese)
Included: coffee or tea, soup of the day and sandwich.
Not included: other beverages and gratuity.
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Carpool with Jerry to 5 unique and excellent viewing spots along the river. (This is not a boat trip).
*Where and when to meet?
It depends on where you're coming from.
*The Audubon Shop, 907 Boston Post Rd in Madison CT at 7:45am
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*At the first location on the river in Haddam, Eagle Landing State Park, at 8:30am
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*Directions to Eagle Landing State Park for those who live farther away from Madison:
- RT9 to Exit 7
- (Long 2 mile exit ramp)
- Left at stop onto RTS 82 & 154
- Right at first light onto RT 82
- Follow towards Haddam Bridge
- Take the last driveway on the right BEFORE the bridge into Eagle Landing State Park
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
907 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT, United States, Connecticut 06443
