Natural Fliers: Bald Eagles and American White Pelicans on the Mississippi River in Clarksville, MO

By Carmelo Turdo

During the winter months, The Aero Experience includes coverage of the natural fliers wintering in the Midwest along the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. Here we feature bald eagles and American white pelicans seen on Saturday during our visit to Lock and Dam No.24 in Clarksville, MO. Bald eagle activity was steady throughout the morning following the recent spell of below average temperatures. Though some bald eagles remain along the rivers year-round, most will migrate north again over the next two weeks. Here the Mississippi River was ice-covered north of the locks but flowing steadily to the south. We will have more coverage of natural fliers in different locations in the coming weeks. 

Natural Flyers: Bald Eagles and American White Pelicans Gather at Clarksville, MO

By Carmelo Turdo

During the winter months, The Aero Experience includes coverage of the natural flyers wintering in the Midwest along the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. Here we feature adult and juvenile Bald Eagles, along with American White Pelicans, on Sunday at Lock and Dam No. 24 in Clarksville, MO. A conservative count of 50-60 Bald Eagles in the trees and actively fishing along the riverbanks is a good showing this early in the migration season. Our photo essay below includes the flying and fishing activity observed during our midmorning visit. We will return to Clarksville and other known birding areas in the coming weeks as the bird count reaches its peak.