2010-08-12_NECfog
I have been enjoying the weather as of late. It seems to be a proper August to me thus far. Sweltering hot and humid afternoons are coupled with foggy and humid mornings.
National Eagle Center receives Take Me Fishing Grant Award
The National Eagle Center (NEC), Wabasha, Minn., has been chosen to be a recipient of a $5000 2011 Take Me Fishing grant. The grant award was received through the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) in partnership with the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF). “We are extremely pleased with the national scope and reach [...]
Chief Wapasha II
The City of Wabasha recently added an eight foot tall bronze likeness of Chief Wapasha II to adorn the fountain area located adjacent to the National Eagle Center on the Mississippi River front. The statue was placed on une 1, 2010. The statue was designed by Joanne Byrd, Winona, MN. Holding a cedar sprig and [...]
InjuredBaldEagle
I am beginning to believe that the National Eagle Center will never have a boring day. It would seem every day brings new challenges and adventures. Today?s adventure was bringing in an injured eagle. I was playing with Was?aka when the call came in, someone had spotted an eagle down near the Alma (WI) dam. [...]
2010-05-14_EagleNestHunt
Today I had the task of investigating several Eagle nesting sites. It is a vision to install a network camera in a nest this fall. Needless to say I am busy preparing and studying the technical aspects of the projects. On my hunt today I spotted my first Goslings of the season and also had [...]
2009-12-28_GoldenEagleTrappingScouting
We scouted the valley today to see if this was a good place to trap.
River Report
The backwaters are just beginning to keep their icy edges for the duration of the day. The migrating Tundra Swans have been forced to gather further and further from the shore. Most are beginning to migrate out of the area. The Eagles have not yet begun to noticeably migrate into the area however, we predict, [...]
Counting the Eagles, Seagulls,…
Counting the Eagles, Seagulls, Crows, Pelicans, and Swans flying down the Mississippi Flyway.