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CONTACT: Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association

PHONE: 256.350.3500 / 800.648.5381

EMAIL: info@northalabama.org

 

North Alabama’s Favorite Raptor Takes Centerstage at Annual Eagle Awareness Weekends

Decatur, Ala. – Eagles are the focus in January and February each year in North Alabama when Lake Guntersville State Park hosts the annual Eagle Awareness Weekends, giving birding enthusiasts a chance to learn more about the magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Now in its 35th year, Eagle Awareness is held every weekend from January 24 through February 16, 2020.

Eagle Awareness Weekends at Lake Guntersville State Park was started as an activity for people of all ages to experience the joy of watching eagles and other birds in their natural habitat and as a way of educating the public about the importance of protecting the area’s wildlife. The weekend events feature live bird demonstrations, interactive programs provided by notable speakers from across the country, guided field trips for viewing eagles in their natural habitat, photography opportunities and activities for children. The 2020 dates are Jan. 24-26, Jan. 31-Feb. 2, Feb. 7-9 and Feb. 14-16. Activities get underway at 5 p.m. Friday, with activities throughout the day on Saturday and wraps up Sunday afternoon following the 2:00 program. 

The 2020 Eagle Awareness Weekends scheduled presenters are (subject to change):

Jan. 24    

6 p.m.        

Brittney Hughes, Desoto State Park

Carnivorous Plants

Jan. 25

2 p.m.

David Haggard, West Tennessee Interpretive Specialist  

Birds of Prey

 

5:30 p.m.

Shelly Taliaferro, AUM

Whooping Cranes

Jan. 26

2 p.m.

Alabama Wildlife Center

Birds of Prey

Jan. 31

6 p.m.

Camp McDowell

Migratory Birds

Feb. 1

1:30 p.m.

2019 Eagle Awards Ceremony

 

 

2 p.m.

Auburn University

Birds of Prey

 

5:30 p.m.

Auburn University

Birds of Prey

Feb. 2

2 p.m.

Alabama Wildlife Center

Birds of Prey

Feb. 7

6 p.m.

Rocky Baker

Eagles of Elk River

Feb. 8

2 p.m.

Wings to Soar

Birds of Prey

 

5:30 p.m.

Natural History Education Company of the Mid-South

 

Feb. 9

2 p.m.

Raptor Trek, Alabama 4H Center

Birds of Prey

Feb. 14

6 p.m.

George Cline, Jacksonville State University

Alabama reptiles

Feb. 15

2 p.m.

Wings to Soar

Birds of Prey

 

5:30 p.m.

Curt Cearly, Rise Raptor, Inc.

Birds of Prey

Feb. 16

2 p.m.

Raptor Trek, Alabama 4H Center

Birds of Prey

The Eagle Awareness events are free to the public. The sessions typically fill up quickly and participants are encouraged to reserve a weekend by calling 256-505-6621. Lodging packages are available at Lake Guntersville State Park Lodge (256-571-5440) and Campground (256-571-5455). For a complete list of scheduled events, speakers and lodging packages, visit https://www.facebook.com/EagleAwareness/.

About Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA)

AMLA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the travel industry within the 16 northernmost counties of the state. It is supported by 500-plus members consisting of chambers of commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureaus, attractions, campgrounds, festivals, communities, counties, golf courses, restaurants, tour operators, accommodations, vendors, financial institutions and individuals. Counties included within the AMLA region are Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan and Winston. Additional information on North Alabama destinations, accommodations and special events is available by calling 800.648.5381 or by visiting www.NorthAlabama.org. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @VisitNorthAL and like us at www.facebook.com/VisitNorthAL.  

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