January 15, 2014
Eagle Watch and Guided Trail Walk
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A panoramic view of the Missouri River.
Venture outdoors and catch a glimpse of our national bird The Friends of Fort Belle Fontaine Park and the St. Louis County Parks and Recreation Department, and Great Rivers Greenway will host an Eagle Watch and Guided Trail Walk from 11am-2pm on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. The event is free and open to the public. A live eagle, several birds of prey, and a naturalist from the World Bird Sanctuary will be on site for a close-up view from noon-2pm. Experienced, well known birder, Kraig Paradise will be available to help visitors view the majestic wild birds through scopes and binoculars that will be provided. “I enjoy very much the natural world,” Paradise said. “These Eagles coming down south for the winter is a wonderful thing to share with folks who have never seen and eagle in the wild before. The event is a great way to enlighten people on the natural world.” Last year’s bird watchers were treated to viewing more than 10 Bald Eagles. The word bald in the name actually comes from the Old English word balde, which translates to white headed. The mature bird’s brown body, set off by a white head, yellow beak and 72-
90 inch wingspan make the Bald Eagle easy to identify. However, given that the birds fly at a range of about 2,500 to 3,000 feet binoculars and scopes are needed. Hot chocolate, S’mores and a warm fire will be located at the top of the Grand Staircase. Attendees are reminded to dress warm and bring your binoculars. Visitors are encouraged individually to walk or bike along the three mile trail that takes you through the newly restored upland prairie and wetlands, past Cold Water Creek and the Missouri river. Join one of our guided walks along the trail to enjoy Fort Belle Fontaine Park in its winter glory. The top of the bluff at the Grand Staircase offers a panoramic view of the Missouri River and overlooks the sites where Lewis and Clark camped in 1804, when they left on their Voyage of Discovery and their last campsite on their return in 1806. The Grand Staircase was built by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in the 1930’s. Information will also be available for anyone wanting to become a member of the Friends of Fort Belle Fontaine
Park. Fort Belle Fontaine Park is located at 13300 Bellefontaine Road, 3 miles north of Highway 270. Scouts and organizations are welcome and the event is totally free, including refreshments. Fort Belle See EAGLE WATCH page 2
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