The Dalles Dam Visitor Center hosts 16th annual Eagle Watch

Break out the binoculars! Join the Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) park rangers and our partners for the 16th Annual Eagle Watch event, Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to see bald eagles that congregate near the dam every winter.

The event will be held in two locations. Outdoor viewing of bald eagles will be held at the Dalles Dam Visitor Center and the indoor activities will be held at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum.

The Columbia River Gorge is a prime winter location for migrating eagles due to the abundance of food found along the Columbia River. It's typical to see dozens of eagles from the visitor center parking lot and adjacent Seufert Park, which are both open to the public every day from dusk until dawn.

The Dalles Dam Visitor Center is currently closed through January but will be open the day of the event for eagle viewing. Rangers will be available to answer questions, help people use spotting scopes (provided by the Corps), and teach basic bird identification tips.

This all-ages event is free and accessible to visitors with disabilities. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own scopes, binoculars, and cameras. Please note that inclement weather may cause the event to be rescheduled.

The Dalles Dam Visitor Center is located just north of Interstate 84 at exit 87, then east on Bret Clodfelter Way. For more information, contact The Dalles Lock and Dam ranger office at 541-506-8475 or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PortlandCorps/.

The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum is located at 5000 Discovery Dr., The Dalles, OR. To learn more about raptor viewing and educational opportunities in the Columbia Gorge area, check out the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum at www.gorgediscovery.org.

Contact

Media Desk
503-808-4510
dll-cenwp-media-desk@usace.army.mil