From of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge:
Celebrate Eagles along the Fox River and on Geneva Lake on Saturday, February 1
RICHMOND, IL- Celebrate the eagles of the Fox River Valley on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Winter is a perfect time to see bald eagles in the wild as they congregate to feed near open waters along the Fox River and at open spots on lakes. An In Search of Eagles outdoor event will be held at four sites on Saturday morning.
In Search of Eagles will be held from 8 to 10 am in Illinois at
- the McHenry Dam,
- the Algonquin Dam and
- the Fox River Shores Forest Preserve in Carpentersville on the Fox River and
- in Wisconsin at the Williams Bay Boat Launch on Geneva Lake.
Attendees are asked to dress for the weather and to bring their own binoculars if they have a pair, but binoculars are not needed to enjoy seeing birds in the wild. Detailed maps to all four locations can be found here.
There will be scopes and binoculars available for use at each location, along with guided activities for children. Visit the site closest to you or visit them all!
This is a free all-ages event. Representatives from Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge, Friends of Moraine Hills State Park, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Lakeland Audubon Society, McHenry County Conservation District and McHenry County Audubon will help search for eagles and identify other birds using the river and the lake.
No registration is required. If you have any concerns on Saturday morning about the weather, please call the Friends of Hackmatack phone line at (262) 448-3558 where there will be a message regarding the status of the event.
