Where: Meet at the old Fisca gas station on Hwy 67. From most of St. Louis county, take I270 to Hwy 367 exit and head north. Here is the address, for your GPS: 14700 US Hwy 67, 63386. Here is a link to a map.
Meeting Time: 0800 or 8:00 AM Prompt! Early morning is the best viewing time for feeding.
Dress: Layers. Scarves, hats, gloves, long undies, etc.. It is usually cold.
What to bring: binoculars, bird identification books, cameras.
Itinerary: We will spend approximately 2 1/2 - 3 hours viewing birds here (depending on group, weather, etc.) The colder the better! We will visit the new Audubon Center at Riverlands. This was formerly a Missouri Department of Conservation site. It has been taken over, and expanded, by the Audubon Society. We will next visit the Melvin Price Locks and Dam where there are bathrooms, viewing areas, nature center, and gift shop. The World Bird Sanctuary will have a program, probably featuring their resident Eagle, Liberty. As we move from the Audubon facility we will look out for Eagles in the neighborhood on the Missouri side of the river, then head across the bridge to Illinois.
We will then journey up the River Road to the Brussels Ferry (great place to view eagles). By then we will have a great appetite, and those that like will take the ferry across to Calhoun County to eat at the famous Wittmonds Hotel, a classic 19th century building. This is a family style presentation costing $12 per person, not including drink or desert. Cash/check only - No Credit/Debit cards accepted.
