Bald Eagle Day Fountain Green Utah 2006

I arrived at the Fountain Green Fish Hatchery around 2:00 P.M. to participate in "Utah Bald Eagle Day". Upon arrival I took out my binoculars and spotted Bald Eagles instantly. I had no idea that about 25% to 30% of the western eagles spend the winter in Utah. More than 1,200 Bald Eagles have been counted in Utah during the past few years. During the 1960's the winter counts of Bald Eagles in the lower 48 states was less than 4,000. The Bald Eagle was instantly put on the "Endangered Species" list. By 1995 they were changed to the "Threatened" list. Current counts average about 13,000. The US Fish and Wildlife Service is considering removing them from the Endangered Species list.

Mounted Bald Eagle

This mounted Bald Eagle was on display so visitors could get an up close look at this majestic bird.

Soon after spotting some eagles I approached a nice display at the Hatchery. They had free hand outs with good information on the eagles in Utah. They also had spotting scopes placed for any one to look through to see many eagles. I was handed a map by one of the officers and was directed to another place not too far away where 30 to 40 eagles usually hang out in this one cottonwood tree . I got there quickly but there were only two eagles left in the tree ( dang!..maybe next time). I spotted many more eagles in another location in Fountain Green and I was fortunate enough to see them fly over my head . Their wings fly so, so, slow compared to other birds, it is something to see!

I read in some of the free information that was given to me that the Bald Eagles are about three feet in height with females being slightly larger. They weigh 8 to 15 pounds and have a wing span reaching from six to eight feet. They average 30 to 40 miles per hour in normal flight and can reach speeds up to 100 miles per hour while diving. Wow!
I had a great time watching these majestic birds on this day. The DWR Biologists and volunteers were very kind and helpful. I highly recommend taking yourself or your families out on the very next "Utah Bald Eagle Day".

The DWR Biologists directed us to other locations in Fountain Green to view the Eagles.

Utah Bald Eagle Days: Feb. 3 & 10

Saturday, February 3

Fountain Green State Fish Hatchery (just outside Fountain Green, several miles east of Nephi), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Split Mountain/Green River (north of Jensen), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cedar Valley (northwest of Cedar City), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, February 10

Salt Creek Waterfowl Management Area (at Compton's Knoll), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area (west of Centerville), from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In order to view the eagles at a distance that does not disturb the birds spotting scopes will be available at both locations. I recommend you bring you own Binoculars or Spotting scope so you will have the opportunity to view the birds in other locations as well.

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