Delicious
Technorati
Digg
Blinklist
Furl
Reddit
Bald Eagle Nesting - Eagle Express
When
- Saturday
- Feb. 11, 2012
- 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Description
Join us for a unique opportunity to view our bald eagle population at its peak!
Eagle Express to the gazebo and back. Seating is limited. Make your reservations by calling the nature center.
Program is free. $7 park entrance fee per car.
Barr Lake State Park
13401 Picadilly Rd
Brighton, CO 80603
303-659-6005
http://www.parks.state.co.us/Parks/BarrLake/Pages/BarrLakeHome.aspx
barr.lake.nature.center@state.co.us
The habitat of Barr Lake's wildlife refuge is perfect for one pair of nesting bald eagles. It has large old cottonwoods for roosting, rich food sources, and little disturbance. A pair of bald eagles has been observed in the refuge, every year, since 1986. As of 2011, Barr Lake bald eagles have fledged 42 young!
Make a date to come to Barr Lake in January and February as they are excellent months for bald eagle viewing. In January, eagles begin courtship behavior including tumbling in mid-air, nest building, and staying close together. In mid-February, and often coinciding with Valentine's Day, bald eagles lay one to three eggs. The parents take turns incubating the eggs, so you are practically guaranteed to see an eagle on the nest. If all goes well, eaglets hatch in late March.
Eagle Express to the gazebo and back. Seating is limited. Make your reservations by calling the nature center.
Program is free. $7 park entrance fee per car.
Barr Lake State Park
13401 Picadilly Rd
Brighton, CO 80603
303-659-6005
http://www.parks.state.co.us/Parks/BarrLake/Pages/BarrLakeHome.aspx
barr.lake.nature.center@state.co.us
The habitat of Barr Lake's wildlife refuge is perfect for one pair of nesting bald eagles. It has large old cottonwoods for roosting, rich food sources, and little disturbance. A pair of bald eagles has been observed in the refuge, every year, since 1986. As of 2011, Barr Lake bald eagles have fledged 42 young!
Make a date to come to Barr Lake in January and February as they are excellent months for bald eagle viewing. In January, eagles begin courtship behavior including tumbling in mid-air, nest building, and staying close together. In mid-February, and often coinciding with Valentine's Day, bald eagles lay one to three eggs. The parents take turns incubating the eggs, so you are practically guaranteed to see an eagle on the nest. If all goes well, eaglets hatch in late March.
Phone
303-655-6005
barr.lake.nature.center@state.co.us
