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 bald eagle facts
• The Chilkat Watershed is Alaska’s most biologically diverse region.
• Home to 300-400 Bald Eagles year- round, boasting over 80 nests.
• The Council Grounds Mile 19 pullout offers pit toilets, a boardwalk, and a two-mile riverside trail—ideal for a first visit.
• The Alaska Bald Eagle Festival is an annual event held in November.
• While much of the preserve is not easily accessible, summer rafting and jet boat tours provide an excellent way to explore remote river spots.
• Winter brings the world’s largest eagle gathering, with thousands feeding on late-season salmon runs.
eagles, mountain goats, moose,
swans, and occasional bears, in their undisturbed habitat. To respect and protect the wildlife, visitors are urged
to stick to designated areas and use highway pullouts for eagle watching, especially during late fall and early winter when eagle congregations are
at their peak. This careful balance of observation and conservation makes the preserve a unique place to witness the majesty of Alaska’s wildlife up close.
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