Celebrate Eagles along the Fox River and virtually on Saturday January 9

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- Celebrate the eagles of the Fox River Valley on Saturday, January 9. Winter is a perfect time to see eagles in the wild as they congregate to feed near the open waters at dams along the Fox River. An In Search of Eagles outdoor event will be held at three dam sites on Saturday morning. In the afternoon, an online presentation will focus on the recovery of bald eagles and ospreys in Wisconsin. In Search of Eagles will be held from 9 to 10:30 am at the McHenry Dam, the Algonquin Dam, and the Carpenter Dam. Representatives from Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, McHenry County Conservation District and McHenry County Audubon will help search for eagles and identify other birds using the river. Attendees are asked to bring and wear their face masks and bring their own binoculars if they have a pair, but binoculars are not needed to enjoy seeing birds in the wild. Maps to all locations are posted at MCCD.me/Eagles21. From 1 to 2 pm, McHenry County Conservation District is hosting “Eagles and Osprey, Back from the Brink”, a virtual program that will be presented online via the Zoom platform. Christian W. Cold, retired wildlife technician and educator for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Wildlife Management, will present an overview on the biology, life history and current status of bald eagles and ospreys in Wisconsin. He will provide a historical account on the decline and subsequent recovery of these iconic fish-eating raptors which are valued as living barometers of the health of the environment.