Wednesday, March 4, 2015

March Madness Eagle Watch at Salamonie Lake, Ind.

March Madness Eagle Watch at Salamonie Lake, Ind.
See Indiana's largest documented wintering eagle roost during the March Madness eagle watch at Salamonie Lake, March 8.

Participants should meet at the Salamonie Interpretive Center at 4 p.m. for a short overview of Indiana's bald eagles. Everyone will then caravan to the roosting spot.

The event includes some walking. Those who need handicapped parking should request it upon registration. Participants should dress for the weather and bring binoculars, cameras and spotting scopes if they have them. Advance registration is required by calling (260) 468-2127.

Upper Wabash Interpretive Services (dnr.IN.gov/uwis) is at 3691 S. New Holland Road, Andrews, 46702.

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Media contact: Teresa Rody, Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, (260) 468-2127, trody@dnr.IN.gov.