Birds of Winter
December 7, 2024 – February 17, 2025
Activities for Birds of Winter take place at the Audubon Center at Riverlands in the 3,700-acre Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary on the banks of the Mississippi River near its confluence with the Missouri River. Birds of Winter includes incredible weekends from December 7, 2024, through February 17, 2025, dedicated to celebrating the amazing birds at Riverlands in winter. Over 8,000 visitors come to the Audubon Center at Riverlands to marvel at Bald Eagles, Trumpeter Swans, and many other raptor and waterfowl species. Our aim is to promote awareness and stewardship of our birds and Great Rivers, and to make St. Louis an even better place to live for birds and people.
Eagle Ice Fest
January 4; 10 am to 2 pm
Kick off eagle season this year at the Alton Audubon Eagle Ice Festival! Check out the schedule on Facebook @audubonriverlands.
Eagle Saturday
January 11, 18, 25, and February 1; 10 am to 2:30 pm (FREE activity at noon)
Live Eagle Meet & Greets, Guided Bird Outings, Crafts, Local Vendors, and more!
Ticket Levels: Eagle Meet & Greet ($10) and Swan & Eagle Walk & S’mores (donation)
Eagle Days with MDC
February 8; 9 am to 3 pm FREE
Bows for Birds
December 7, 2024, through February 4, 2025 (FREE)
STL Region-wide bird-themed scavenger hunt with raffle prizes. Can you find all 12 birds?
Raffle Reveal & GBBC Training: February 7
Self-Guided Sunday
January 5, 12, 19, 26, and February 2 and 9; 10 am to 2:00 pm (FREE)
View wild eagles and swans from the center’s scopes, DIY crafts, local vendors.
Roost Watch
January 4: 4 pm to 5:30 pm (FREE)
Experience roosting winter migrants on these Saturday evening events.
Great Backyard Bird Count
Virtual Training: February 7 (FREE)
Event: February 14–17 (FREE)
