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Bald Eagles "eagles of alaska" |
Alaska is home to over 160 species of birds. With
an estimated strong of 30,000, Alaska is privileged to have
the highest density of Bald Eagles in the United States. The
highest populations of eagles in Alaska are generally found
around the coastal areas. Perhaps the largest density of Bald
Eagles is in the Chilkat Valley in the Southeast part of Alaska.
Over 3,000 birds will congregate in the fall and winter to feed
on spawned-out salmon. In 1982 the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve
was established to protect the unique ecosystem and one of the
world’s largest concentration of Bald Eagles. The Preserve
consists of 48,000 acres of river bottom land of the Chilkat,
Kleheni, and Tsirku Rivers. The boundaries were designated to
include only areas important to eagle habitation. Virtually
every portion of the preserve is used by eagles at some time
during the year.
The Bald Eagle is, of course, named for its white feathers on
its head that give the appearance of baldness. Immature eagles
(approximately 5 years old or younger) have not attained the
characteristic white plumage and therefore are often confused
with the Golden Eagle which is primarily brown feathers. The
Bald Eagle is the largest bird of prey in Alaska with a typical
wingspan of 7.5 feet and weighing in at 8 to 14 pounds. Interestingly,
in raptors, including the Bald Eagle, the female is the larger
of the two genders.
At KnowAlaska.com we have a large collection of eagle photos
that grows every year. We will continue to add ealge photos
several times a year as our collection grows. View
Alaska Eagle Photos >> |
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Eagle in Tongass with Deer Heart |
Eagle resting on a log. |
Two eagles with boat harbor. |
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