Bald Eagles have arrived in record number at Lock and Dam 13, just north of Fulton, IL. Over 1,100 eagles were counted in mid-December. Early snow fall and freezing temperatures in the North have pushed the eagles earlier this year, which allows excellent viewing opportunities. Many of these eagles will continue to travel south following the Mississippi River. Grab your camera and binoculars and head out to your favorite spot or better yet, signup for an eagle tour.

Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge (SUMRR) will be hosting several bald eagle viewing trips on each Saturday starting on January 11 through January 25^th.  February trips will be on: Friday the 7^th, Sunday the 16^th and Friday the 21^st.  We will leave the Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center promptly at 9:00 a.m. and travel to various locations along the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge returning by noon.  February 16^th will be an afternoon trip starting at 2:00 p.m. and turning by 5:00 p.m. There is no fee, but seating is limited so reserve your space today. You may register by sending an email to stewardsumrr@gmail.com or call the center at 815-273-2732.  The Center is located at 7071 Riverview Rd, Thomson, IL 61285.   More information on additional tours and webcam viewing can be seen at www.Stewardsumrr.org.