EagleFest 2007 - Saturday, January 13th

Welcome to the sixth annual Narrowsburg EagleFest, a celebration of the return of the bald eagle.


This event is being sponsored by the Narrowsburg Chamber of Commerce, Bank of America and Nature's Art, LLC with the help of many community volunteers.

The Upper Delaware/Catskill region plays host to over 150 bald eagles every winter from January to March. They migrate to this region from Canada and other points north for the open water and fresh fish available here.

In the spring, most migrant eagles return to their nests and breeding habitats. But in recent years more eagle pairs have made this region their permanent home, often using the same nest year after year.

Recent data suggests there are over 60 eagle nests each in NY and PA (and growing each year). We feel very fortunate to be blessed by the return of the bald eagle to our area.

Most of the numerous presentations and events are free of charge. We hope that when the day's events are concluded you will leave with a better understanding of ways to enjoy the wonderful bald eagle in its natural habitat.

For additional information about EagleFest 2006 please contact the Narrowsburg Chamber of Commerce at 1.888.252.7234 or Nature's Art LLC at 845.252.6509 or The Narrowsburg Town Hall at 845.252.7146 - or visit our website at: http://www.narrowsburg.org


Eagles in New York / Upper Delaware River
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You're most likely to view bald eagles in the Upper Delaware Valley Region of New York State.

The Upper Delaware River watershed, including parts of Sullivan and Delaware counties in New York and Pike County in Pennsylvania, provide ideal habitat for the American bald eagle.

The river valley and its associated reservoir system provide clean water, ample food and undisturbed stands of large trees for eagle roosting and nesting. In addition, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has led an extensive research and management program that is helping restore eagles to this region.

In recent years, numerous pairs of bald eagle have made this area their year-round home. In addition, the Upper Delaware Valley provides excellent wintering grounds for migrating eagles.

When lakes and rivers freeze in northern parts of the United States and Canada, bald eagles leave their nests and move southward to areas with open water and reliable food sources. The Delaware Valley Region has hosted more than 100 bald eagles in recent winters.

Your best chances of seeing a bald eagle dramatically improve in winter months.

Source: http://www.audubonintl.org/programs/asny/eagle.htm

Kathy Michell of the NYS DEC with a bald eagle
Town of Tusten Clerk - and NYS DEC eagle specialist - Kathy Michell - with an Upper Delaware River bald eagle welcomes you to this year's fifth annual EagleFest in Narrowsburg, New York.
Photo: Courtesy of the NYS DEC