There are few places better suited to bald eagle watching than here in the metro-east.
The bald eagle has long been considered a symbol of America, but as of 2024, it is officially solidified as the national bird. Though they were on the verge of extinction due to the effects of DDT, national protections have helped their numbers soar back to a secure population.
According to Bill Rowe, vice president of education for the St. Louis Audubon Society , the white-headed, large-taloned raptors have nesting populations in Illinois, meaning they can be seen year-round. Winter migrations bring even more to the area…