There is no cost to participate and no reservations are required. Those who want to start the bird watching weekend early can begin with a search for owls on Friday, January 14 during the park's Owl Prowl. One of the oldest eagle celebrations is the 21st Annual Eagles Et Cetera, scheduled for January 28-30 at DeGray Lake Resort State Park at Bismarck. The event kicks off with a Friday evening owl prowl followed by a session on falcons led by Howard Davis, president of the Arkansas Hawking Association. Saturday begins with morning eagle tours on the lake and a bird walk.
Afternoon brings more bird walks and eagle tours on the lake.
More eagle tours and bird walks will be held Sunday as the weekend comes to a close. January 28-30 are the dates for the 7th Annual Eagle Watch Weekend on Beaver Lake. The Belle of the Ozarks will ply the waters of Beaver Lake watching for eagles while expert guides provide commentary. Different areas of the lake will be featured on each day's tours. All lake tours depart from Rocky Branch Marina, which is located 12 miles east of Rogers on Ark. 12.