Carlyle Lake -- Eagle Watch, a collaboration between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Carlyle Lake Project and Case-Halstead Public Library, will take place on Saturday, January 25, 2025. The World Bird Sanctuary will present two "All About Eagles" programs, one at 9:30 a.m. and another at 10:30 a.m., featuring a live bald eagle and offering a closer look at the fascinating nature of this iconic species.
While the event is free, tickets are required to ensure a quality experience and manage limited parking. A maximum of 100 participants per session will be allowed. There will be an eagle craft station for children, along with eagle identification sheets and maps of local eagle nests around Carlyle Lake. To reserve your spot, visit https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/carlylelakeusace/eagle-watch-carlyle-lake-2025. For more information, call the Carlyle Lake Project Office at (618) 594-2484 Option 3 or email carlyle.lake@usace.army.mil.
The results of the 2025 Midwinter Bald Eagle Survey, conducted by USACE employees from January 3-4, 2025, show the following findings: 15 mature bald eagles, 3 immature bald eagles, across four counties around Carlyle Lake. With over 80 miles of shoreline, Carlyle Lake provides an ideal habitat for eagles, offering all the resources necessary for their survival. Over the years, the number of eagles visiting the lake has steadily increased, with multiple active nests now identified. This growth is a testament to the success of federal conservation efforts and laws that have helped protect these magnificent birds of prey.
Release no. 25-001