During the winter, the Middle Mississippi River Valley is home to the second largest population of Bald Eagles in the continental U.S.
We saw the birds off the old Chain of Rocks Bridge that connects St. Louis County, Missouri to Madison County, Illinois. The bridge was closed to traffic in 1968 and in 1999 was renovated to a pedestrian/bicycle bridge. It also used to be part of the historic Route 66.
Being that I am both terrified of bridges and any type of fowl, I really surprised myself by wanting to take the girls to this activity. The weather was perfect for spending time outside in January and getting the girls away from the T.V. and computer. Even though my terror level was on red!
I think the girls were more excited to be walking across the Mississippi River rather than looking for Eagles.
They do have volunteers with high powered binoculars fixed on the Eagles so you can see them. The girls brought their own binoculars along with daddy's and got to see two of the Bald Eagles. They were perched up on the tree branches over on the Missouri side of the river. We also got to see them fly over the river looking for food.
The girls also got a bunch of free things too! They got a reusable bag, coloring book, bracelet, Eagle mask craft, and a water bottle.
It was neat to go and see the Bald Eagles! I think they are a beautiful and majestic bird. Just wish we could have seen them a little closer. It's always fun making memories with the family and today was a new one to put on our list.
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