See the national bird during Utah’s Bald Eagle Month
By Faith Jolley
February is the best time of the year to see one of America’s most iconic birds. Bald eagles fly to Utah in the winter to find food and escape colder conditions farther north. By the time February arrives, hundreds of eagles are in the state.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is hosting an event where you can see the eagles and learn more about them during Bald Eagle Month. This viewing event will take place Feb. 1 from 8 a.m. to noon at Rush Lake Ranch, located at 9600 N. Minersville Highway (State Route 130). The ranch is located about 12 miles north of Cedar City.
The viewing event will be free, and spotting scopes will be available. However, if you own your own scope or a pair of binoculars, you should bring them. It’s also recommended to bring a camera and a telephoto lens if you have one. Participants can also get a free, collectible Bald Eagle Month pin at the event.
While the event is free, participants are encouraged to register in advance on Eventbrite. These events could be canceled if the weather creates hazardous driving conditions, and registered participants will be notified via Eventbrite email.
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