Bald Eagles-18
America’s national bird is easy to see in Alaska—especially in marine zones and river valleys where they forage for fish and scavenge carcasses. The state’s 30,000 eagles generally concentrate in Southeast Alaska, Prince William Sound, Southcentral coastal zones, Kodiak Island and down the Alaska Peninsula to the Aleutian Chain. These striking birds raise their young in large, treetop nests and have a habit of forming noisy congregations near fish runs (and garbage dumps!) They have long been icons for Alaska’s pristine environment, though they are regular visitors to towns and have a tolerance for human activity. It’s all about the food!
Bald Eagles-18
America’s national bird is easy to see in Alaska—especially in marine zones and river valleys where they forage for fish and scavenge carcasses. The state’s 30,000 eagles generally concentrate in Southeast Alaska, Prince William Sound, Southcentral coastal zones, Kodiak Island and down the Alaska Peninsula to the Aleutian Chain. These striking birds raise their young in large, treetop nests and have a habit of forming noisy congregations near fish runs (and garbage dumps!) They have long been icons for Alaska’s pristine environment, though they are regular visitors to towns and have a tolerance for human activity. It’s all about the food!