The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting a program called "All About Eagles" on Saturday, February 11th at 12:30pm at the Carlyle Grade School Gymnasium. The program is being presented by the World Bird Sanctuary. The sanctuary will have a live Bald Eagle on display for an up close view. After the presentation, eagle viewing will take place at various locations around Carlyle Lake. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars and dress accordingly for the weather. Bald Eagles have recently been sighted in various locations at Carlyle Lake. Carlyle Lake staff performed the "Midwinter Bald Eagle Survey" at the lake on January 14th and 15th. Three-bald eagle sightings were confirmed in the one-hundred miles surveyed in the lake area. Two-eagles ere identified as mature birds, with one immature eagle spotted. The population of Bald Eagles in Illinois has steadily increased over the past several years due to Federal laws and conservation efforts. In past years, active nests have been located at Carlyle Lake. With the increased numbers of eagles visiting the lake, it is possible that additional eagles will remain in the area and nest. For more information on the presentation, or on Bald Eagles, please contact the Carlyle Lake Project Office at (618) 594-2484, or email at carlylelake@usace.army.mil. - http://goo.gl/Je2bJ
