IBA Site Information

Eagle Lake BCA

Joint IBA/BCA

Hancock County

Directions: Take highway 69 north to Garner. Go west 6 miles on Highway 18. Go north approximately 1 mile on Lake Avenue. Turn east into the Eagle Lake Park Entrance.(over 900 acres)

Description: Eagle Lake is used by huge flocks of waterfowl for feeding purposes during migration and also for nesting. The large marsh and woodlands are home to a variety of birdlife. In the winter, bald eagles are a common site.

Criteria for this site
Endangered or threatened species habitat
Rare or unique habitat
Significant species concentrations

Habitats found in this site
Wetland
Woodland

Ownership
Private
County
State

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