The bald eagle population in northern Illinois is surging this winter, and special events are on tap the next two weekends providing eagle watchers abundant opportunities to see them in action.
Hackmatack covers roughly 11, acres in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin and provides habitat for threatened or endangered species, including 49 species of birds. Eagles have inspired people for ages and often appear as symbols of power. The United States adopted the bald eagle as the national symbol in A bill adopting it as the official bird of the U.
They can grow to 40 inches in length and weigh up to 12 pounds. Audubon Society members will be available to answer Bald Eagle questions. Saturday, Feb. Skrukrud said all four sites feature open water that has been attracting eagles this winter.
Visit hackmatacknwr. Scopes and binoculars will be available for use at each location, along with guided activities for children. No registration is required. If you have any concerns about the weather on the day of the program, call the Friends of Hackmatack at for a message regarding the status of the event.
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