February is Bald Eagle month in Utah and the Division of Wildlife Resources is hosting an eagle viewing event in northeastern Utah. During the winter months, the bald eagle flies to Utah to get away from the colder northern conditions and find food. By February, hundreds of eagles are in the state boundaries. The eagle viewing event will be held on February 18th at the Ouray National Wildlife Refuge headquarters near Randlett from 9am to noon. “As with the other events, DWR biologists will be available to answer questions and to help participants spot golden and bald eagles on the refuge,” shares the DWR announcement. “Spotting scopes and binoculars will be available for use, but you should bring your own if you have them. To reach the site, travel on U.S. Highway 191 about 14 miles west of Vernal or about 13 miles east of Roosevelt, and turn south on State Route 88. Travel south on SR-88 for 14 miles, and then turn left into the refuge entrance. The refuge headquarters is 1 mile down the entrance road.”
