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Eagle Expo February 11-12, 2011
The Atchafalaya Basin, the largest overflow swamp in the country, is home to an abundance of wildlife, including rare and endangered species such as the American bald eagle.
Eagle Expo includes boat tours into various waterways(descriptions below) to view eagle's nests and presentations on the American bald eagle, wildlife, flora, fauna and the culture of the area by wildlife professionals and photographers, and much more.
For details on last year's event, visit the Eagle Expo website sponsered by BTNEP.
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Descriptions of Tours
Boat Tour #1 - Atchafalaya Basin Tour with Cajun Jack
Cajun Jack will add Cajun flair to the boat tour into the Atchafalaya Basin to view Bald Eagles. The Atchafalaya Basin is the largest overflow swamp in the U.S. covering over 850,000 acres and includes 10 distinct aquatic and terrestrial habitats ranging from large rivers to backwater swamps. The Basin is noted for its Cypress-Tupelo Gum swamp habitat and its Cajun heritage. The basin is home to over 170 bird species, 50 mammalian species, 40 reptilian, 20 amphibian species and 100 species of fin fish and shellfish. Keep your eyes open to all types of wildlife! Covered flat bottom boat. Bathroom on board. 8 people minimum, 20 people maximum.
Boat Tour #2 - Bayou Black Tour with Cajun Man
Black Guidry, swamp tour operator of Cajun Man's Tours will journey into the backwater of Bayou Black, adding his special Cajun touch. This tour will meander through the old oil and gas canals where you will have the opportunity to see several birds of prey including, of course, Bald Eagles, Ospreys and various species of hawks. Other birds that are likely to be encountered include various species of ducks, wading birds and some song bird species. Great tour for families or groups. Covered flat bottom boat. Bathroom on board. 17 people minimum - 45 people maximum.
Boat Tour #3 - Turtle Bayou Tour with the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) and Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
journey into Turtle Bayou to view Bald Eagles and get a glimpse of a Bald Eagle nest. This tour will also ride through two small natural bayous that provide for fantastic views and local wildlife. Other birds likely to be encountered include Anhingas, Double-crested Cormorants, Red-shouldered Hawks, White Ibis, Yellow-rumped Warblers, Carolina Chickadees and various species of terns and gulls. Two pontoon, half covered boats. Approximately 10 people maximum boat one and 20 people maximum boat two. |
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Photographs on this webpage are provided courtesy of Dr. Chip Metz and Richard DeMay (from Eagle Expo website), Lane Lafort, and past participants of Eagle Expo. |
