Eagle Expo & More
February 22-24, 2018
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 380-8224 * (800) 256-2931
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REGISTRATION
- Wings to Soar Presentation sponsored by Morgan City Rotary Club, (No Charge)
- One Boat Tour (Friday or Saturday)
- Saturday Breakfast, February 24, 2018, Morgan City Auditorium
- Seminars on Saturday, February 24, 2018, Morgan City Auditorium
- Entrance into Water & Nature Expo, Saturday, February 24, 2018, Morgan City Auditorium
- T-Shirt: (Circle One) S M L XL XXL
BOAT TOUR ONLY (Friday or Saturday)
- One Boat Tour (Friday or Saturday)
SPEAKERS ONLY (Saturday)
- Saturday Breakfast at Morgan City Auditorium, February 24, 2018
ADD ONS:
- Friday Dinner and Presentation at the Petroleum Club of Morgan City, February 23, 2018
- Second Boat Tour
- Third Boat Tour
Step One: Select Registration/Tour Only/Speakers Only
Registration
$100.00 (Tours 1, 2 & 3)
Friday, 1 pm, Tour 1
Friday, 1 pm, Tour 3
2
$125.00 (Tour 4)
Friday, 9 am
Friday, 1 pm
Saturday, 9 am
Saturday, 2 pm
Children under 12:
$50.00 - Tour 1 Tour 2 Tour 3
$60.00 - Tour 4
*There is no charge for tours into Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge
BTNWR Boat Tour (Friday Only) 10 am 12 noon
2 pm / $100 X ______
$125 X ______
$50 X ______
$60 X ____ ______
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Boat Tour Only
$40.00 (Tours 1, 2 & 3)
Friday, 1 pm, Tour 1
Friday, 1 pm, Tour 3
$65.00 (Tour 4)
Friday, 9 am
Friday, 1 pm
Saturday, 9 am
Saturday, 2 pm
Children under 12: $25.00 – Tour 1 Tour 2 Tour 3
$30.00 - Tour 4 / $40 X ______
$65 X ______
$25 X ______
$30 X ______
Speakers Only
$25.00 / $25 X ______
Step Two: Add Additional Activities/Tours
Dinner and Presentation, Friday, February 23, 6:30 pm, Petroleum Club,
John Snell of WVUE, FOX 8,has worked in the TV news business in New Orleans since 1983. During that time, he's reported on virtually every major story in Southeastern Louisiana, from the 1984 World's Fair to the collapse of the oil industry, the Edwin Edwards trials, hurricanes and their aftermath. Since the 2005 storms, John has focused on South Louisiana's storm protection, including natural features, such as barrier islands, marsh and cypress swamps. His 2012 documentary, "Disappearing Defenses," won two national honors: an Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio-Television Digital New Directors Association and a distinguished Sigma Delta Chi Award from the Society of Professional Journalists. John has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications from Southern Illinois University. In his spare time, he enjoys bicycling and photography. / $45 X ______
2018 Eagle Expo – T-shirt (S, M, L, XL, XXL) Circle Size
$20.00 per shirt
$25.00 for XXL / $20 X ______
$25 X ______
Second Boat Tour
$40.00
Friday, 1 pm, Tour 1
Friday, 1 pm, Tour 3
$65.00 (Tour 4)
Friday, 9 am
Friday, 1 pm
Saturday, 9 am
Saturday, 2 pm / $40 X ______
$65 X ______
Third Boat Tour
$40.00
Friday, 1 pm, Tour 1
Friday, 1 pm, Tour 3
$65.00 (Tour 4)
Friday, 9 am
Friday, 1 pm
Saturday, 9 am
Saturday, 2 pm / $40 X ______
$65 X ______
TOTAL
BOAT DESCRIPTIONS
*Please plan to arrive 30 minutes to your boat tour.
Boat Tour #1 - Atchafalaya Basin Tour with John Burke
Captain Caviarwill tour into the Atchafalaya Basin to view the American Bald Eagle. The Atchafalaya Basin is the largest overflow swamp in the U.S. covering over 850,000 acres. The Basin includes 10 distinct aquatic & terrestrial habitats ranging from large rivers to backwater swamps. The Basin is most noted for its Cypress-Tupelo Gum swamp habitat and its Cajun heritage. The basin is home to over 170 bird species and is an important wintering ground for the birds of the Mississippi Flyway. Covered flat bottom boat. Bathroom on board. Maximum 20 people.
Boat Tour #2 - Bayou Black Tour with Billy Gaston (Available for Saturday afternoon only)
Billy Gaston, swamp tour operator of Cajun Man's Tours will journey into the backwater of Bayou Black, adding his special Cajun touch. This tour will meander through the old oil and gas canals where you will have the opportunity to see several birds of prey including, of course, Bald Eagles, Ospreys and various species of hawks. Other birds that are likely to be encountered include various species of ducks, wading birds and some song bird species. Great tour for families or groups. Covered flat bottom boat. Bathroom on board. Maximum 40 people.
Boat Tour #3 - Turtle Bayou Tour with LUMCON
Journey into Turtle Bayou to view Bald Eagles and get a glimpse of an eagle nest. This tour will also ride through natural bayous that provide for fantastic views and local wildlife. Other birds likely to be encountered include Anhingas, Double-crested Commorants, Red-shouldered Hawks, White Ibis, Yellow-rumped Warblers, Carolina Chickadees and various species of terns and gulls. Two boats. Maximum 6 people on each boat.
Boat Tour #4 - Bayou Long Tour with Captain Ivy
The Bayou Long Tour includes various waterways including Lake Verret, Bayou Magazille, Four Mile Bayou, Grassy Lake, Bayou Cheramie, Bayou Milhomme, and Lake Palourde. On this tour you will be able to view Bald Eagles and their nests, Blue Heron, Great Egret, Belted Kingfisher, White Ibis and various other species of birds. One boat. Maximum 7 people
Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge
The BTNWR in Franklin was established to provide critical habitat for the Louisiana black bear. The refuge provides a home for an abundance of wildlife including neotropical songbirds, wading birds, waterfowl, reptiles and amphibians. You will probably NOT see eagles. One boat. Max. (10)ppl
Speakers
7:30 am: - Phillip Vasseur, Update of Whooping Crane in Louisiana
8:30 am: - Katie Percy. Louisiana Audubon Society
9:30 am: - Curtis Walker, Migratory Bird Biologist, BTNEP, "Coastal Louisiana Array Project" - project that radio tags birds throughout south Louisiana wetlands.
10:30 am: - Wings to Soar presentation
NEW **Water & Nature Expo**
Exhibits and vendors that highlight outdoor recreation and our waterways.
Main registration form and payment:
Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau/Eagle Expo.
P.O. Box 2332, Morgan City, LA 70381
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