Eagle watching season is underway in the Upper Delaware River region as these magnificent birds ply open waterways in search of winter sustenance.
Join Heron’s Eye Communications co-founder, Sandy Long, as well as members of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy staff on Saturday, February 3rd from 10am-2pm for a special bus tour and workshop with eagle watching, sightseeing, and photography instruction.
Participants will eagle watch while enjoying a scenic drive on a heated bus. We will also learn about eagles in our region, how they returned from the brink of extinction, and the habitat they need to thrive.
Photo by Sandy Long.
As we travel from our starting point in Milford, PA to additional stops at the Mongaup Reservoir and Visitor’s Center in Lackawaxen, PA, Sandy will share tips on photographing eagles and their habitat, as well as other species with which we share our lives here.
We will explore how to enhance our images of this powerful raptor as we consider how our own lives and well-being are interrelated with theirs.
The Conservancy’s Land Protection Associate Avery Siler will give a brief presentation on art history and the conservation movement, and the Conservancy’s Outreach and GIS Coordinator Jason Zarnowski will share educational videos and provide information about the Conservancy’s important work related to eagles.
Photo Contest
Bus tour participants are invited (but not required) to submit their photos to the Conservancy’s winter 2018 photo contest, Sharing Space: Eagles and Their Environs. Complete contest rules are available on the Conservancy’s website.
Photo by Sandy Long.
Seats are limited and advance reservations are required. Call 570-226-3164, 845-583-1010, or email the Conservancy to reserve your spot and receive directions to the meeting location. Seats are $20 for Conservancy members or $25 for non-members.
Eagle Tour Details
Dress warmly in layers and wear waterproof boots. Bring binoculars, camera, and snacks. Snow date for the trip is Sunday, February 4th. Refunds are not given in the event of cancelled reservations.
The Delaware Highlands Conservancy works in partnership with landowners and communities to protect the natural heritage and quality of life of the Upper Delaware River region.
