"Eagles over Monroe" is an annual event that celebrates Monroe Lake's unique history with the Bald Eagle, as well as our designation as a "hotspot" on the Indiana Birding Trail. Join us for 4 special days of programs highlighting Bald Eagles and other birds!

Monroe Lake played a critical role in returning our nation's symbol to our state's skies. Thanks to the eagle reintroduction program that took place at Monroe Lake in the late 1980s, Indiana is now home to over 350 nesting pairs of Bald Eagles today! 

This year's event is co-sponsored by the Sassafras Audubon Society and Wild Birds Unlimited in Bloomington.

*** 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ***

Self-Guided Bald Eagle Driving Tour
Create your own self-guided driving tour during the peak of eagle-viewing season! Consult our online map for the best viewing locations and times, grab a pair of binoculars and a warm drink, and head out to Monroe Lake on your own schedule to look for eagles. Access the online, interactive map at bit.ly/monroelakeeagleguide 

*** 𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗙𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝟭 ***

9:30 a.m. Woods and Fields Birding Walk
Limited to 20 people, registration REQUIRED by Jan. 30.
Details and Registration at bit.ly/eom2024-woodsandfields

2:00 p.m. Bald Eagle Hacking Tower Hike
Limited to 20 people, registration REQUIRED by Jan. 30
Details and Registration at bit.ly/eom2024-hackingtower

*** 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗙𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝟮 ***

3:00 p.m. Build a Bird Feeder Workshop
$5/person, limited to 16 people (ages 12+), registration REQUIRED by Jan. 30
Details and Registration at bit.ly/eom2024-feeder

4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Warming Station OPEN
Details at bit.ly/eom2024-warming

5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunset Eagle Watch
No registration needed - just stop by!
Details at bit.ly/eom2024-sunset1

*** 𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗙𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝟯 ***

9:30 a.m. Lakeshore Birding Walk
Limited to 20 people, registration REQUIRED by Feb. 1.
Details and Registration at bit.ly/eom2024-lakeshore

11:00 a.m. Species Spotlight: The Sandhill Crane
Limited to 40 people, registration AVAILABLE thru Feb. 1 (walk-ups welcome, if registration doesn't fill or there are no-shows)
Details and Registration at bit.ly/eom2024-crane

11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Warming Station OPEN
Details at bit.ly/eom2024-warming

1:30 p.m. Return of the Bald Eagle
Limited to 40 people, registration AVAILABLE thru Feb. 1 (walk-ups welcome, if registration doesn't fill or there are no-shows)
Details and Registration at bit.ly/eom2024-return

3:30 p.m. LIVE Bald Eagle Show
$5/person, limited to 40 people, registration REQUIRED by Jan. 30
Details and Registration at bit.ly/eom2024-eagle

5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunset Eagle Watch
No registration needed - just stop by!
Details at bit.ly/eom2024-sunset2

*** 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗙𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝟰 ***

9:30 a.m. 3-D Bald Eagle Paper Craft Workshop
$5/person, limited to 20 people (ages 8+), registration REQUIRED by Jan. 30
Details and Registration at bit.ly/eom2024-paper

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Warming Station OPEN
Details at bit.ly/eom2024-warming

11:00 a.m. The Carrion Eaters
Limited to 40 people, registration AVAILABLE thru Feb. 1 (walk-ups welcome, if registration doesn't fill or there are no-shows)
Details and Registration at bit.ly/eom2024-carrion

1:00 p.m. LIVE Raptor Show #1
$5/person, limited to 40 people, registration REQUIRED by Jan. 30
Details and Registration at bit.ly/eom2024-raptor1

3:00 p.m. LIVE Raptor Show #2
$5/person, limited to 40 people, registration REQUIRED by Jan. 30
Details and Registration at bit.ly/eom2024-raptor2