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 Aviators: Bald Eagles Along the Mississippi River

By Carmelo Turdo

The Aero Experience is eager to again feature natural aviators in our coverage of Midwest Aviation. We set out in January to capture the majestic bald eagle in its natural habitat along the Mississippi River north of St. Louis, MO. Included here are visits to Alton, IL and the Missouri towns of Winfield, Clarksville and Louisiana. 

As with all of our Midwest Aviation features, one goal is to inform our audience of the great contributions of the region's aviation industry, heritage and participants (including our natural aviators!). Our other, and more important goal, is to encourage our audience to participate in aviation, and in this case, go out and witness these majestic creatures for yourself and ensure they always have a welcoming Midwest winter home.