ST. LOUIS — It’s time for the eagles, like any migrating birds, to follow the Mississippi Flyway south and grab a few snacks along the way. It’s also time for crowds of humans to grab their binoculars and watch.
The Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau based in Alton, Illinois, as well as local nature groups and centers, hosts the eagles and the people. Several festivals provide opportunities get a closer look, including the Alton Eagle Ice Festival, which happened Jan. 7.
The tourism bureau also encourages self-guided eagle watching using a downloadable Eagle Watching Passport at explore.riversandroutes.com, which guides spectators to specific destinations.
