Programs, indoors and outdoors, will run from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Patoka Lake Nature Center during the 31st annual Eagle Watch. Patoka Lake’s resident bald eagle and other live raptors will be in attendance. Dana Reckelhoff, Patoka Lake’s interpretive naturalist, will share the life story of these amazing birds of prey.

Join wildlife specialist Brian Finch and his team on driving tours to hot spots for eagle viewing. Allisyn Gillet, Indiana's non-game bird biologist, will share the history of the 1980’s Eagle Reintroduction Program and the success of the species. Discover interesting information about eagles found in your part of the state. Other short topics include flight and ospreys.

A catered meal will be provided. Kid’s activities and crafts will be available from 12:30 to 4 p.m.

Dress for the weather and don’t forget to bring binoculars, spotting scopes, and cameras. Vehicles should be fully fueled for the driving tour.

Cost is $15 per person. Advanced registration is required and can be submitted by calling the Patoka Lake Nature Center at 812-685-2447. This event is limited to the first 55 registered participants.

Patoka Lake (on.IN.gov/patokalake) is at 3084 N. Dillard Road, Birdseye, IN 47513.

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Media contact: Dana Reckelhoff, interpretive naturalist, Patoka Lake, dreckelhoff@dnr.IN.gov, 812-685-2447.