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>> The Missouri Department of Conservation
encourages you to discover nature.
In January, bald eagle populations peak near open water
and big rivers throughout Missouri.
Our state welcomes record numbers of bald eagles each winter
and it has some of the most spectacular viewing areas
in all of the lower 48 states
because of the many prime wintering locations for the eagles.
Some of these areas include Lake of the Ozarks,
Mingo National Wildlife Refuge,
wetlands like Duck Creek and Otter Slough Conservation Areas,
and anywhere along the Mississippi or other rivers.
Eagles cluster around wetlands, lakes, and rivers
as they spend the winter months here feeding on fish.
To find prime eagle viewing locations go online to mdc.mo.gov
or go exploring.
For more opportunities to discover nature this month
check out these events
at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center.