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Hannibal, MO
Hannibal is a popular destination as it lies on the southern end of the migration route for bald eagles who come to the high Mississippi River bluffs in the area. For best viewing try the Saverton Dam, about 9 miles north of town on SR-79.

Katy Trail State Park - Trailhead
200-mile scenic trail follows the path of the old Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, roughly parallel to the Missouri River.

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USA Riverbarge Cruises
Take a scenic 4-8 day cruise along the Mississippi, Missouri, Cumberland or Ohio Rivers and sample local cuisine, culture and entertainment at the various ports of call with our luxury hotel riverbarge.

Check with the local rangers and the list below to discover specially designated canoeing trails that take you to great scenery and adventure.

Other Related Topics:

• Local Wildlife Review Guide - Profiles of local non-human inhabitants of this region.
• Best Local Scenic Tours - This guide covers many local nature tours that frequently double as very popular birding encounter spots.
• MainTour Birding Explorer - Index to our best Birding Adventures around the world.

• The best time to see the most birds:
  • Migration Season (April-May and Sept-Oct)
  • Nesting Season (March-June)

• Birds are most vocal and active in the early morning - and the light is clearer.

• Join guided bird walks or audubon society and observe how veterans operate

• Visit where two habitats join together (i.e. the edge of a woodland will draw birds from both adjacent forest and grassland.)

• When using binoculars, fix your eyes first on the bird and then bring up the binoculars.

• To identify birds consider: appearance, behaviour, field marks, habitat, range and distribution.

• Identify the ten most common birds to visit your yard.

• See our Bookstore below for several highly recommended Birding Field Guides.

• Get a good pair of binoculars.

• Get a lightweight day pack/pouch or carryall vest.

Colonial Williamsburg Mini-Vacation Getaway
Free tickets to visit Busch Gardens Williamsburg, America's #1 Rated Family Vacation Theme Park. This special MainTour vacation package lets you stay right in the middle of the action. (Free Bonus gift included)

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