Get ready for an open water birding extravaganza on Eagle Creek Reservoir. This event will focus on finding and identifying birds from a canoe or kayak. While birding, we may spot Great Blue Herons, Belted Kingfishers, Double Crested Cormorants, Blue-Winged Teals, Mallards and more!
We will meet at the Earth Discovery Center shelter at 9AM and review safety guidelines and open water birding goals. Masking is encouraged but not required. Canoe and kayak launch will occur at the Earth Discovery Center’s dock, which is located down the hill next to the two grey porta-potties.
BYO-Boat Option
$15/vessel. If you bring your own canoe/kayak and life jacket(s), the $15 registration cost includes binoculars, an open water birding guide, assistance with launching your vessel, and guidance while on the water. The ECP gate fee is also included, as well as the car-top boat entrance fee.
Canoe Rental Option
$25/canoe. Registration is required and limited by canoe availability. The rental canoes seat up to three people (600lbs total) and require two people minimum to operate. Only one person per canoe/group is required to register and pay, but families and groups are encouraged to come together! If you do not have 2 people minimum, please call 317-327-2473 before registering to inquire about single participant availability. You must be 18 years or older to register and reserve your canoe. The $25 registration cost includes the canoe, 2 oars, life jackets for each participant (adult and child sizes available), binoculars, and an open water birding guide. The ECP gate fee is also included!
