GUNTERSVILLE-Have you ever experienced the breathtaking beauty of bald eagles soaring on wings that spread six feet from wingtip to wingtip? Did you know that bald eagles were added to the federal endangered and threatened species list in 1967? Though they were on the brink of extinction, through conservation efforts and environmental education, bald eagles were removed from this list in 2007. For 35 years, Lake Guntersville State Park’s Eagle Awareness Weekends has been educating thousands of park guests about these amazing creatures. We hope you will join us for the 35th Annual Eagle Awareness Weekends 2022. Participants of these weekends enjoy guided eagle watching, close encounters with live bald eagles and other raptors, and memories to last a lifetime!
Eagle Awareness turns 35 years old this year at Lake Guntersville State Park. What began as an initiative to pull the bald eagle from the brink of extinction has developed into much more. Eagle Awareness Weekends feature live bird demonstrations and programs provided by notable speakers, guided field trips for viewing eagles in their natural habitat, and the natural beauty of the mountains and Lake Guntersville.
Each year we welcome up to 300 guests to experience the history, nature, and education of these majestic eagles and many other birds of prey and critters. Exclusive deals are offered each year during Eagle Awareness weekends that are included with lodging. These deals include: a welcome packet, VIP access to presentations, discounts at the restaurant and gift shop, photo opportunities with birds of prey, activities for children, engagement with featured sponsors, one-on-one access with the naturalist and naturalist assistant, and educational memories that last for a lifetime. It’s no wonder that these weekends are the perfect gift for the one that has “everything”.
EAGLE AWARENESS WEEKEND 1:
Event Dates: January 21st, 2022 – January 23rd, 2022
Presenters: Kelly Reetz, Gulf State Park, David Haggard, Tennessee State Parks, Dr. George Cline, Jacksonville State University, and Alabama Wildlife Center
For lodging reservations call 256-505-6621 or 1-800-ALA-PARK
For camping reservations call 256-571-5455
EAGLE AWARENESS WEEKEND 2:
Event Dates: January 28th, 2022 – January 30th, 2022
Presenters: Lauren Muncher Massey from Oak Mountain State Park, Southeastern Raptor Center, Auburn University, and Alabama Wildlife Center
For lodging reservations call 256-505-6621 or 1-800-ALA-PARK
For camping reservations call 256-571-5455
EAGLE AWARENESS WEEKEND 3:
Event Dates: February 4th, 2022 – February 6th, 2022
Presenters: Brittany Hughes from Desoto State Park, Southeastern Raptor Center, Auburn University, Alabama 4-H Center, and Mike Germana
For lodging reservations call 256-505-6621 or 1-800-ALA-PARK
For camping reservations call 256-571-5455
EAGLE AWARENESS WEEKEND 4:
Event Dates: February 11th, 2022 – February 13th, 2022
Presenters: Mandy Pearson from Cheaha State Park, Wings to SOAR, Rise Raptor Project, and Raptor Ridge
Media Release/Lake Guntersville Alabama State Parks
