Birding

View the Beautiful Birds of Carroll County

From woodpeckers to waterfowl, bald eagles to blackbirds, feathered friends abound in Carroll County. Abundant woods, wetlands, and the Mississippi itself make the area a perfect place for birds to thrive. Up to 2,500 bald eagles winter along the Mississippi River near the locks and dams. Turbulence created below the dams stir up fish for eagles to feast upon. In addition, the wooded bluffs that overlook the Mississippi River are excellent habitat for roosting and nesting eagles. Whether you want a guided birding tour or just a leisurely stroll through one of our many nature preserves, you’ll find a birders paradise here.