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Birds of Winter is six incredible weekends dedicated to celebrating the amazing birds that overwinter at Riverlands! 10,000 people will come to the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center at Riverlands to marvel at Bald Eagles, Trumpeter Swans and many other raptors and waterfowl. Our aim is spark a love and joy for birds and inspire conservation action to protect them for future generations.

̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ is responding to the greatest challenges facing birds and people today while anticipating the issues—and opportunities—of tomorrow. We remain focused on birds because we know their collective health reflects the health of our planet. What’s good for birds is good for the Earth. 

Our focal species ! Bald Eagle Hawks and Eagles Play Bald Eagle alarm calls of perched adult sound Trumpeter Swan Ducks and Geese Play Trumpeter Swan calls sound Short-eared Owl Owls Play Short-eared Owl barks sound

From December through February, people of all ages are invited to join us for live Eagle Meet & Greets, guided bird walks, S'mores at the Council Ring/firepit, kid's activities, and so much more!  We thank our Birds of Winter partners for helping us make these the incredible experiences possible: US Army Corps of Engineers, Missouri Department of Conservation, World Bird Sanctuary, and Treehouse Wildlife Center.

1. Bows for Birds (December - February)
2. Eagle Ice Fest (January)
3. Eagle Saturdays (January - February)
4. Self-Guided Sundays (January - February)
5. Eagle Days with MDC (February)
6. Great Backyard Bird Count (February)

Find more info on dates, times, and activities, and get tickets.

Interested in helping support our winter programs to further the conservation of birds and education efforts at Riverlands?  To become a Birds of Winter sponsor, contact Ken.Buchholz@audubon.org .

Thank you Birds of Winter Sponsors

Vortex Optics

Condo Hotel Marketplace

Widman, Inc.

Buchholz Family

Nocs Provisions