Comments on: The Upper Mississippi River Valley

By: Jeff Kinstler

Jeff Kinstler — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:51:51 +0000

I enjoy seeing this majestic bird in the Catskill Mtns. of New York state.

By: Rex Klein

Rex Klein — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:10:36 +0000

Several of us watched this documentary on eagle breeding and migration along the Mississippi. It was a great show. Keep up the good work on protecting all our wildlife. This quality show makes makes me not want to watch the other garbage that is on TV daily.
Rex Klein-Chairman>>>Great River Rumble

By: jon

jon — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:26:21 +0000

I think that it was probably the Decorah Fish Management
2321 Siewers Spring Rd.
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-8324

By: Joan Teich

Joan Teich — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:30:49 +0000

I’ve driven up and down the Mississippi from SE MN thru NE IA for 30 years and can’t figure out where the fish hatchery is.

By: Wanda Pitser

Wanda Pitser — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:26:58 +0000

The San Juan islands in Washington State seem to have quite a few bald eagles. I was working in one of the resorts as a pastry chef and when the back doors were open it was hard to keep my mind on the job because I could hear the eagles in the trees outside the back door. They had nests in the trees which was near the water, and a lot of fish. One eagle caught a fish that was too big for it to fly away with and it was quite a site to see it struggle to gain momentum along the shoreline. The eagles were beautiful and caught the attention of everyone.

By: Chad

Chad — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:41:53 +0000

I can confirm the Eagles in the upper Mississippi River Valley. Its really great when the waters start to freeze and they go to the open areas of the Mississippi in force. We can usually get pretty close and even watch them catch fish. Now thats amazing!

By: Louie

Louie — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:28:28 +0000

Here in N Fla. I have seen quite a growth in the bald eagle population,I never use to see them. Though in central Fla they are more common due to all the lakes in the region. The thrill I get each time I see one is very exciting.
Such a beautiful masterful bird!

By: Bob Herp

Bob Herp — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:19:53 +0000

It is amazing to see the work of Neil Rettig with up close shots of eagles and the struggles they endure. Living in northern Ohio we have monitored the return of eagle populous and their habits. I hope to one day be able to be face to face with a harpy eagle of which there are only a few around. Blessings on the work of Neil Rettig and crew. Thanks for the fine work.

By: Cristina

Cristina — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:06:17 +0000

Of course they are… that’s why Walmart is the devil, a polluting greedy devil… But on a lighter note, I was so pleasantly suprised to learn that I can see a bald eagle right here in Iowa. Being from CA, I didn’t know if I would ever have the chance to see one. It is very exciting.

By: Barry in Boulder

Barry in Boulder — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:51:10 +0000

Here in Colorado, we too have seen significant increases in Bald Eagle numbers over the last decade or so. In the foothills and nearby plains to the northwest of Denver (Boulder, Longmont, Lyons, and adjacent rural areas) we have regular visits by dozens of eagles, especially during the winter months. It is a delight to see them!