Masters of the Sky Raptor Program

February 16-17, 2019

9 am – 5 pm at National Great Rivers Museum, #1 Lock and DAm Way, East Alton, IL

Masters of the Sky is an educational and informational program sponsored by the Army Corps of Engineers and the Meeting of the Rivers Program. The weekend will feature six opportunities to see the Masters of the Sky show featuring live birds from the World Bird Sanctuary, a nature center in Valley Park, Missouri. These one-hour long spectacles highlight birds of prey and offer an opportunity to view live eagles, owls, falcons, vultures, and hawks. The program will describe the challenges and obstacles these majestic creatures face on their annual migrations. While these rehabilitated birds may no longer soar in the wild, they provide an unforgettable opportunity to educate us about their role in the Mississippi River ecosystem. Spectators can look forward to specially trained birds that soar above their heads! Shows are available at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm each day. 
The museum will be full of crafts and activities for the kids, opportunities for photos with “Eric the Eagle” and more. The main bird on display will be one of WBS’s bald eagles who will be perched in the museum for visitors to admire in between shows at Noon and 2 pm for 30 minutes in the gallery for free. Visitors will also enjoy free tours of Melvin Price Locks and Dam for a chance to see wild eagles from a bird’s eye view!