Photo by Meg Jerrard
A Wisconsin Eagle Tour!
The upper Mississippi River is rich in bald eagles. The tall trees that line the river offer places to nest and the river offers fish and attracts small mammals, both great food sources for these majestic birds. The spring migration brings a rush of bald eagles along the Wisconsin Great River Road and as the warmer weather breaks the ice, bald eagle viewing is at its peak. Many eagles decide to stay and build their nest along the Mississippi. Eaglets hatch at the end of March or early April and can take up to 4 years to gain their signature white head plumage. If you see a large, dark bird that looks kind of like an eagle, it’s very likely you’re seeing a juvenile bald eagle.
Photo Courtesy of Wisconsin Great River Road
Prairie du Chien
Image by Frank Wittkowski
Onalaska
Image by Jan Temmel
Prescott
Audio Tour
Wisconsin Great River Road
P.O. Box 117
De Soto, Wisconsin 54624
800-658-9424</span
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