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SUMMARY:22nd Annual Hudson River EagleFest
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DESCRIPTION: On Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, the environmental nonprofit organization will welcome visitors for an all-day celebration to spotlight raptors, including bald eagles and other majestic birds of prey as they flock to the Lower Hudson Valley during their annual winter migration  Tickets will be available starting in mid-December at Teatown.org/eaglefest  Ossining, New York – November 17, 2025 – The eagle has landed! Teatown Lake Reservation, a nonprofit environmental education center and nature preserve whose mission is to inspire its community to lifelong environmental stewardship, announces the 22nd Annual Teatown Hudson River EagleFest® that will take place on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Croton Point Park, located in Croton-on-Hudson, NY.  Celebrating the majesty of bald eagles as they descend upon the Hudson River during their annual winter migration, EagleFest will include thrilling live bird shows spotlighting birds of prey, bird walks where visitors can view eagles through spotting scopes, heated tents filled with educational exhibits, crafts and games for children, and food trucks. The snow date is Sunday, February 8, 2026. Tickets (available by mid-December) and info are available at Teatown.org/eaglefest. “For over two decades, we are thrilled that EagleFest has grown into one of our most beloved annual community events, when visitors can witness or get up close to dozens of bird species including the northern cardinal, American kestrel or bald eagle,” said Kevin Carter, Executive Director of Teatown Lake Reservation. “We originally started EagleFest with a few hundred avian enthusiasts, as a way to celebrate the return of bald eagles to the Hudson Valley and raise awareness of the once endangered species. Today, EagleFest attracts over 3,000 visitors including families, students and young attendees who witness the beauty and majesty of these birds of prey, learn ways to protect our environment, and advance conservation – inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards.”   Among the many experiences available at the upcoming 2026 EagleFest include joining master storyteller Jonathan Kruk and musician Steve Kellman for stories and songs of Bald Eagles in the Hudson River Valley; taking a family bird walk led by Teatown Director of Education Emily Edmonds-Langham; and seeing raptors on the wing with Brian Bradley’s Skyhunters in flight. Additional programming details for EagleFest 2026 will be also announced in the coming weeks.  “Bald eagles are among the largest raptors in the Northeast,” said Emily Edmonds-Langham, Teatown’s Director of Education. “Keep your eyes on the skies to spot this massive bird of prey in flight—but don’t confuse it with other soaring species. Eagles hold their broad wings flat when flying, while turkey vultures and black vultures teeter through the air with their wings in a distinct ‘V’ shape. All three of these big birds love leftovers, feeding on carrion and serving as essential members of nature’s clean-up crew.” In addition, Teatown invites photographers to celebrate the majesty of the Hudson Valley’s eagles and raptors in its Sixth Annual EagleFest Photo Contest, open for submissions Monday, December 15, 2025 through 11:59 PM ET on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Winning images will be showcased on Teatown’s website and across its social media channels. For last year’s winning photos, visit here. Attendees can also make the most of EagleFest by stopping at viewing sites — each of which offer guided eagle spotting and spectacular river views.  Viewing sites include the Echo Boat Ramp (at the Croton train station), George’s Island Park in Montrose, Steamboat Riverfront Park in Verplanck, Groundwork Hudson Valley Science Barge in Yonkers, and Wave Hill in the Bronx. Guests can collect stamps from a viewing site and participating exhibitors at EagleFest headquarters at Croton Point Park in your EagleFest Passport to enter to win a raffle prize!  Croton Point Park is accessible via Metro-North from Grand Central Terminal to the Croton-Harmon station. Free shuttle buses will operate throughout the day to bring attendees to and from headquarters, outlying parking lots, the Metro-North Train Station, and the Croton Boat Ramp viewing site. Free parking is available in the park and just outside the park entrance.  As eagles are more likely to congregate in the lower Hudson Valley when temperatures are consistently cold and ice forms on the waterways, Teatown recommends to dress warmly, with layers and with appropriate footgear. Scarves, gloves, and hats are highly recommended. Tents and theaters will also be heated.  A video on previous EagleFest events is available here, and high-resolution photos from previous years are available here. EagleFest is supported through a Market New York grant awarded by Empire State Development and I LOVE NY, New York State’s Division of Tourism. Sponsors to date include Con Edison and the PCSB Foundation, whose generous support helps make the Teatown Hudson River EagleFest® possible. For more event information and tickets (available by mid-December), visit www.teatown.org. Follow on Instagram @teatown_lake_reservation or Facebook at Teatown Lake Reservation.    About Teatown Originally founded in 1963 and previously funded by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden as an outreach station in Ossining, New York, Teatown Lake Reservation is a nonprofit nature preserve and environmental education center located in the Lower Hudson Valley. Today, with 15 miles of hiking trails and more than 1,000 acres of protected land, a two-acre island refuge for more than 230 species of native wildflowers, wildlife exhibits, science and stewardship projects, nature classes and camps, and more, Teatown is the largest nonprofit community-supported nature preserve in Westchester County, with a mission to inspire the community to lifelong environmental stewardship. Teatown’s name originally dates back to 1776, when tea was scarce due to British taxation and a group of women named Daughters of Eve demanded that a local merchant John Arthur sell tea at a fair price. Hence, the area became known as “Teatown.” For more on Teatown’s history, visit www.teatown.org and follow on Instagram @teatown_lake_reservation or Facebook at Teatown Lake Reservation.   Teatown Media Contacts Shin-Jung Hong – ShinJung@nicholaslence.com | Cell: 617-413-7880 Alexa Gallo – Alexa@nicholaslence.com | Cell: 610-306-6368https://westfaironline.com/eventer/22nd-annual-hudson-river-eaglefest/
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