Eagle Landing is a fitting name for this 16-acre riverside park. In the colder months, bald eagles and the occasional golden eagle thrive in this slice of southern Connecticut, having escaped from the chill in the north of the state.

For a great chance of a sighting, book onto one of River Quest's Winter Wildlife Eagles Cruises: you'll sail down the Connecticut River with expert naturalists who'll point your gaze in the right direction.

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