Arkabutla Lake sets Bald Eagle Survey date

Published 7:22 am Wednesday, December 20, 2023

By Staff Report

An immature bald eagle spotted at Enid Lake during the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District’s mid-winter bald eagle survey in January. A total of 50 eagles, along with other species, were counted across Arkabutla, Sardis, Enid and Grenada lakes during the 2021 survey. (U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, VICKSBURG DISTRICT)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has announced that Arkabutla Lake will host its annual Bald Eagle Survey on Jan. 6 from 7 to 11 a.m.

Participants will meet at the Arkabutla Lake Field Office located at 5500 Arkabutla Dam Rd, Hernando, at 7 a.m. 

The Bald Eagle Survey provides an opportunity for participants to assist in monitoring the status of bald eagle wintering populations and distribution data. 

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The survey helps by identifying key bald eagle resources when access to open water is most restricted at Arkabutla Lake.  

Participants from all ages are encouraged to attend the Bald Eagle Survey. Participants are encouraged to wear warm clothing, and bring binoculars and their own vehicles to travel to areas of interest around the lake. 

Refreshments will not be provided. 

Contact Park Ranger Austin English at (662) 292-1992 or (662) 301-4567 for more information.

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