The Breathtaking Park In Missouri Where You Can Watch Bald Eagles Soar
By Beth Price-Williams|Published December 27, 2021
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Animal lovers have it pretty good in Missouri. Those of us who love wildlife, for example, have plenty of places to watch a variety of species – from wild horses to elk – in their natural habitat. We’re quite fortunate to also have numerous spots to view the state’s bald eagles. Roaring River State Park in Missouri, for example, offers the opportunity to watch the bald eagles as they soar overhead or stand guard in nearby trees.
A species that once faced extinction, the bald eagle has made an impressive comeback due to the ongoing efforts of the state of Missouri. As a result, it is no longer on the list of endangered species.
However, strict rules, as outlined in the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, provide protection for bald eagles all over the United States.
Ample opportunities are available to view bald eagles all over the state all year around. Eagles Bluff Conservation Area, Lake of the Ozarks at Bagnell Dam Access, and Mingo National Wildlife Refuge are just a few popular spots to watch the bald eagles.
You might also want to plan a visit to Roaring River State Park in Cassville. Bald eagles are most visible during the winter months at the state park, usually from the end of December through the beginning of February.
The MDC recommends arriving early in the morning if you want to see the eagles flying overhead and fishing in the water. Check out the trees, too, where they often perch.
Bird lovers, in fact, will find that Roaring River State Park is ideal for bird-watching. It is home to a recorded 206 bird species, including bald eagles, wild turkey, and red-tailed hawks.
Have you been to Roaring River State Park in Missouri? Did you go to see the bald eagles? Share your experience in the comments! Bald eagles are well worth seeking out to snap photos, but there are some animals we want to avoid – like the five most dangerous animals found in Missouri.
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