These Utahns are strange birds, each year they throw on their coats to venture out in the wilds, not to kill a deer, or an elk, or a lion or a bear . . . but, to view the bald eagle.
Someone told them, "If you've ever seen a bald eagle soar in the wild, it's an experience that will take your breath away." So, the bald eagle being the national emblem, they turn out each year on Utah Bald Eagle Day to observe the bird for themselves, to watch it in it's glory.
Okay. Maybe not. Maybe I make some of this up. Utahns don't exactly turn out in large masses to view the bald eagle on Bald Eagle Day -- but there is a Bald Eagle Day, and last year's event offered observances at five viewing sites scattered around the state.
I think it's a neat idea. (Albeit, I confess that unfortunately this does not translate into saying I'll attend.) The bird, once on the endangered species list, is so common these days, that a day can be set aside, binoculars provided, and you can come see the eagle soaring the skies in all its glory.
Last year, it was Feb. 14. Don't know if a date has yet been set for 2016.
I say, build on the event. In addition to the live viewings, show videos of the bird soaring, diving and scavenging. Let attendees debate on whether the bald eagle should be the national bird. Have a couple eagles that live in captivity there for up-close viewings. Call it the Utah Bald Eagle Festival, and make it as entertaining as possible.
http://www.defenders.org/bald-eagle/basic-facts
http://wildlife.utah.gov/wildlife-news/1592-see-bald-eagles-2015.html
http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/photos/11-animals-that-mate-for-life/related-photos
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