Bald Eagles Congregate
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imua575
N 59° 23.465 W 135° 51.812
8V E 450952 N 6583918
This is a beautiful place to rest and observe Bald Eagles and wild life in the area. Lots of public parking and room for RV’s. Safety measures STOP AND PARK ONLY IN DESIGNATED TURNOUTS. The road is narrow and has many curves. Watch for traffic at all times. Never stop on the roadway. Do not set up tripods on the road.
Waymark Code: WMD7NA
Location: Alaska, United States
Date Posted: 12/01/2011
Views: 6
The Klukwan Tlingit people were the first to see the spectacle of eagles here at the Council Grounds. The eagles showed them the way to this rich land of abundant salmon, and the eagle remains a major icon of their culture. As other people moved into the area, the eagles went through an era of persecution. Many were shot for the bounty placed on them. Some felt eagles should be protected while others feared this protection would mean loss of jobs and economic opportunity. A feeding frenzy occurs here in late fall and early winter. Bald eagles congregate by the thousands to feed on a late run of chum salmon. This opportunity is the last of the year for eagles to add precious fat they need to survive the upcoming winter
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1. After long difficult political struggles, the Alaska legislature established a _______ acre critical habitat area in _______.
2. _______ to _______ thousand eagles gather here each fall to feast on the late salmon run, giving them a leg up on surviving the winter.
Park Name: Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve
Sponsoring Organization: Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Handicap Accessible?: Yes
Website: [Web Link]
Entrance Fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
List any Hides, Birding Towers, or other structures to assist in Birdwatching found at the location: Not listed
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
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