The Shepaug Eagle Observation Area is based at the Shepaug Hydroelectric Station, which serves as an essential winter feeding site for bald eagles. The observation area is open to the public, affording the opportunity to see these magnificent creatures in the wild, who have nested here due to the abundance of fish in the dam that can be caught during the winter due to the movement of water below the dam preventing ice from forming. The Shepaug Eagle Observation Area also provides educational displays and interpretive exhibits about the bald eagle, as well as access to the Shepaug interpretive walking trail, and guided viewings of bald eagles. Owned and maintained by FirstLight, the Shepaug Dam Bald Eagle Observation Area is open to the public on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the mornings from December through March of each year.
2150 River Rd, Southbury, CT 06488