Every Year, One Of The Largest Populations Of Bald Eagles In The Country Calls Reelfoot Lake In Tennessee Home
Tennessee is full of wildlife, from the bears found lumbering around the Great Smoky Mountains to the silvery populations of fish that are found swimming in the state’s many beautiful waterways. It’s the grand bald eagle, however, that really captures the imagination. If you’re looking to see a bald eagle for yourself, there’s no better place than Reelfoot Lake. The wintering population found here is truly remarkable, and folks come from all over to see the Reelfoot Lake bald eagles.
Most folks don't realize it, but Reelfoot Lake outside of Memphis, Tennessee is home to one of the largest populations of wintering bald eagles in the United States.
This vintage photo of Reelfoot Lake only goes to show how long visitors have been enjoying outdoor adventures on the water. The folks here at Reelfoot Lake have been conducting guided eagle tours in the park every winter since 1974.
The tours are led by both state park rangers and naturalists, so you can be sure you'll learn all sorts of neat facts about the bald eagle population. The tours are roughly two hours long and are taken by bus. Sorry, folks - if you're looking to hop on a canoe, that's a separate experience.
There is what is considered a "moderate charge" for the eagle tour, so make sure you bring a few bucks. Or maybe visit the Reelfoot Lake Eagle Festival that takes place annually in February. There are multiple options to be astounded in the grand and great natural beauty of the state.
Bald eagles are one of the neatest birds to spy out and about in the wilds of Tennessee, and the people out here at Reelfoot Lake try to make it as easy for you as possible to see one of the regal eagles for yourself. Make sure you check out the official Eagle Watching Tour website or keep an eye on the Reelfoot Lake Outdoors Facebook page.
Isn’t Tennessee a magical place? Come and experience even more natural beauty with a visit to the Green Cove Angler Store and Lodge!
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Address: Reelfoot Lake Watershed, Tennessee 38260, USA
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Meghan Kraft loves to travel the world, but she makes her home right here in Nashville, Tennessee. She holds a degree in English, and has worked in the digital marketing realm with companies such as Apartments.com, USA Today and HarperCollins Publishing.
