ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Quad City Bald Eagle Days are almost back at the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island.
The annual event, held Jan. 6-8 this year, features numerous educational activities, including live demonstrations for eagles, birds and other animals in the Big Run Wolf Ranch, Incredible Bats and Cold-Blooded Parties shows.
It's the largest event dedicated to the United States' national symbol; commemorating the birds' migration to the QC area in search of food along the Mississippi River.
Here's when the event is open:
- Friday, Jan. 6: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday, Jan. 7: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sunday, Jan. 8: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission is free for those under 6 years old, $1 for children ages 6-15 and $6 for adults. Kids 6-15 get in free on Friday with a paid adult. All kids under 16 get in free on Friday.
Additionally, Quad Cities Audubon Society will be running Eagle Bus Tours on Saturday and Sunday at four times:
- 10:10 - 11:30 a.m.
- 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
- 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
- 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Bald Eagle Days is funded by the Quad City Conservation Alliance and sponsored by Arconic and Modern Woodmen of America.
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