Alaska identified as top state for bald eagle populations

Alaska holds the highest number of bald eagles in the United States, supported by its vast coastlines and abundant salmon populations. The state's untamed wilderness provides an ideal habitat for the birds of prey.

Key locations for eagle viewing in the U.S. include the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve in Alaska between late October and December, and the Skagit River in Washington during December and January. Other notable areas include the Klamath Basin on the Oregon and California border, the Mississippi River locks and dams, and the Conowingo Dam in Maryland.