Join the Little Eagle Creek Waterway Committee for a walk to an eagle's nest near Thatcher Golf Course and Eagle Creek.
It's spring--the perfect time to check out the eagle's nest near Thatcher Golf Course.
Discover the hidden beauty of Little Eagle Creek watershed on a special walk to spot the creek's resident eagles. We will begin and end our walk at Vinny's Drive Bar, which is located next to Eagle Creek and minutes from Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It has a heated patio, sports bar and driving range. We will walk along the levee to Thatcher Golf Course where we will meet and talk to a golf pro, Bryan Crouch, about scoring a couple of 'birdies' on the 4th hole.
The nest is occupied year-round by two mature bald eagles aptly name Ben (Hogan) and Babe (Zaharias). Eagles breed early in the spring and Babe, who has already laid her eggs, will be nesting comfortably as she waits for her eaglets to hatch by the end of April after a 35-incubation period. In the meantime, we might see Ben flying in and out of the nest as he tends to fishing, unting, and defending his territory.
We recommend you bring binoculars to view the birds and walking sticks if you need them for the levee. We also request that you observe social distancing and bring a mask for any indoor activities. See ROW's COVID-19 Guidance here: https://ourwaterways.org/covid-19-policy-and-guidance/
The rain date for this event is April 15, same time and location.
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