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Mile of Music
Move to the beat at this one-of-a-kind, all-original music festival.
Bundle up to watch the return of the bald eagles each winter.
The majestic bald eagle has been the national symbol of the United States since 1782.
In the wintertime, bald eagles move south in search of open water and fish, making the shores of the Fox River the perfect location for bald eagle sightings.
Endangered for some time on both the state and national level, bald eagles began returning to the Fox Cities around the 1980s. Hundreds of wintering eagles feed and roost along the Fox River each year and the best viewing occurs near the end of January.
Optimal times of the day to view bald eagles are sunrise and sunset as the eagles are searching for food. Bald eagle nests are federally protected so it’s always wise to grab a pair of binoculars to avoid getting too close and disturbing the eagles.
1000 Islands Environmental Center in Kaukauna is home the ever-popular Eagle Days event. Starting early in the morning and ending around dusk, naturalists and volunteers will be available at the Center to assist visitors with spotting eagles and answer any questions. Children are welcome to participate in obstacle courses, storybook walks, and even a live presentation to see a bald eagle up close. For more information on the 2025 event date and schedule of activities, check 1000 Islands Environmental Center’s Eagle Days page.
16 great eagle viewing sites in the Fox Cities
To learn more about eagles in Wisconsin, visit https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/WildlifeHabitat/baldeagle.html
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