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Return Of Bald Eagles Is Expected With Cold WeatherPublished Wednesday, December 15, 1999 in the Gurdon TimesAs colder weather arrives so do some special visitors. Bald eagles and other birds of prey are headed for Arkansas in search of food and warmer weather. One of the oldest eagle celebrations is the 21st annual Eagles Et Cetera, scheduled for January 28-30 at DeGray Lake Resort State Park near Bismarck. The event kicks off with a Friday evening owl prowl followed by a session on falcons led by Howard Davis, president of the Arkansas Hawking Association. Saturday begins with morning eagle tours on the lake and a bird walk. After lunch, there will be a 'Traveling with Audubon' presentation followed by the 'Feathers of Fortune' game. Afternoon brings more bird walks and eagle tours on the lake. At 6 p.m. there will be an owl prowl followed at 7:30 p.m. with Little Rock Zoo's 'Birds of Prey' demonstration. More eagle tours and bird walks will be held Sunday as the weekend comes to a close. For more details, contact the park at 501-865-2801. To get to the park, take Exit 78 off I- 30 Caddo Valley and go seven miles north on Highway 7. Search | Nevada County Picayune by date | Gurdon Times by date |
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