Eagles flock to the Chilkat River flats along the Haines Highway in early November for its unique hydrology. Percolating groundwater keeps late fall runs of chum and coho salmon spawning well into ...

Sometimes called raptors, eagles are found all over the world except Antarctica. Raptors catch and eat prey using their ...

For as far as the eye can see, every tree along the Chilkat River is bending under the weight of bald eagles. Thousands of them have gathered here for the last feast of the season. It is the ...

But in one tree I count 12 eagles. Others sit immobile on the Chilkat River’s snow-covered flats, circle and play in the sky, or pick at salmon carcasses. Two miles away, on the Chilkat River ...

The bald eagle was adopted as the official emblem of the United States in 1787. Its image is on coins, stamps and the seals of various states and flags. Perched above the Chilkat River in south ...

This tour takes you directly into the heart of eagle territory along the Chilkat River, where birds typically reside. Logistics-wise, the adventure kicks off with a high-speed catamaran transfer ...

Between October and December, eagle enthusiasts flock to the Chilkat River near Haines, Alaska, to see up to 3,000 eagles feast on salmon. Bald eagles typically nest high in trees or caves near ...

Stay informed about the West. High Country News’ weekly email newsletters keep you up-to-date with our latest news and investigations from across the region. An adult bald eagle knocks down a ...

HAINES — I haven't been out to see the legendary November gathering of eagles in the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve in a few years. After all, I have plenty in my backyard where the Chilkat River ...

The Chilkat River and its biggest tributary ... The Chilkat and Klehini rivers flow through the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, which holds the world’s largest congregation of eagles.

Between October and December, eagle enthusiasts flock to the Chilkat River near Haines, Alaska, to see up to 3,000 eagles feast on salmon. Bald eagles typically nest high in trees or caves near ...

groves of cottonwood trees loaded with bald eagles along the Chilkat River; quiet valleys with moose, bear and other wildlife; wilderness trails for hikers and cyclists — plus a history laden ...