20th Annual Morgan City Eagle Expo and More

The annual Eagle Expo invites visitors into the heart of the Atchafalaya Basin to experience boat tours of various waterways, presentations by wildlife & birding experts, and guest speaker dinner.

February 20, 2025 at 6:00 pm – Animalogy, Bayou Vista Community Center, 1333 Belleview Street, Bayou Vista, La 70380

This event is sponsored by Atchafalaya National Heritage Area

Bob Tarter and the National History Educational Company of the Midsouth will bring a variety of wildlife for an interesting educational program.

A lifelong nature enthusiast, Bob has a degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences from the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign). He spent time as a biologist for Ducks Unlimited and was a wildlife researcher and biologist the Department of Natural Resources for the State of Indiana. Bob lives with his wife, Beth, their two children, and the entire NHECM animal family in Middle Tennessee.

NHECM takes pride on imparting an appreciation for the natural world through EDUCATION and sharing our KNOWLEDGE. Our programmers are professionally educated wildlife biologists, naturalists and educators who demonstrate a passion for teaching others.

Boat Tours:

Boat Tour #1 - Atchafalaya Basin Tour with Captain Caviar, Friday: February 21, 2025, 3 hours, 10 am

Boat Tour #2 - Bayou Long Tour with Captain Ivy, Friday: February 21, 2025, 3 hours, at 9 am

Boat Tour #3 - Atchafalaya Basin Tour with Captain Caviar, Friday: February 21, 2025, 3 hours, 1 pm

Boat Tour #4 - Bayou Long Tour with Captain Ivy, Friday: February 21, 2025, 3 hours, 1 pm

Boat Tour #5 - PHOTOGRAPHY only tour Bayou Black Tour with Billy Gaston, Friday: February 21, 2025, 2 hours, 1 pm, 614 Marina Drive, Gibson, LA (No photography expert - just larger boat with less people.)

Boat Tour #6 - Atchafalaya Basin Tour with Captain Caviar, Saturday: February 22, 2025, 3 hours, 8 am

Boat Tour #7 - Bayou Long Tour with Captain Ivy, Saturday: February 22, 2025, 3 hours, 7 am

Boat Tour #8 - Atchafalaya Basin Tour with Captain Caviar, Saturday: February 22, 2025, 3 hours, 10:30 am

Boat Tour #9 - Bayou Long Tour with Captain Ivy, Saturday: February 22, 2025, 3 hours, 10:30 am

Boat Tour #10- Turtle Bayou Tour with LUMCON, Saturday: February 22, 2025, 2 hours, 2 pm, 614 Marina Drive, Gibson

Boat Tour #11- Atchafalaya Basin Tour with Captain Caviar, Saturday: February 22, 2025, 3 hours, 2 pm

Boat Tour #12 - Bayou Long Tour with Captain Ivy, Saturday: February 22, 2025, 3 hours, 2 pm

Boat Tour #13 - Bayou Black Tour with Billy Gaston, Saturday: February 22, 2025, 2 hours, 2 pm
614 Marina Drive, Gibson, LA

Walking Tours:

Walking Tour #1 - Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge - Franklin Trail, Friday: February 21, 2025, 2 hours, 9 am

Walking Tour #2 - Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge - Warbler Walk Trail, Friday: February 21, 2025, 2 hours, 1 pm

Walking Tour #3 - Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge - Palmetto Trail, Saturday: February 22, 2025, 2 hours, 1 pm

Sunset Social: Morgan City Wharf (Front Street), Friday: February 21, 2025, 1 hour, 5:30 pm

Bay City Bistro, Friday: February 21, 2025, 2 hours, 6:30 pm.

Speaker Bren Haase, Program Director, Barataria Terrebonne National Estuary Program.

Bren has over 30 years of experience in coastal wetlands ecology, restoration, and regulation in the private sector and with the state and federal government. He holds a Bachelor's degree in marine biology from Auburn University and a Master's degree in oceanography and coastal sciences from Louisiana State University.

Speakers: Clarion Inn of Morgan City, 520 Roderick Street, Morgan City, LA 70380

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 8:00 am

Louisiana Big Year Birding Adventures- 1 hour, Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 9:30 am -
A panel discussion by Lawrence Datnoff, Michele Giroir, and Kathy Rhodes, facilitated by Marybeth Lima
Summary: Louisiana is one of the richest states in the country for birding, and there is great avian adventure to be had in all corners of the state, and everywhere in between. This fast-paced panel discussion will feature three birders who recently completed big year adventures, in which they sought to see at least 300 bird species in the state of Louisiana in a calendar year. Those who attend this panel will hear stories about birds seen and missed, favorite moments, inspirations and challenges, and reflections on birding and life. Attendants will also have the opportunity to ask questions.

Date: February 21-22, 2025

Location:

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