Alaska Wildlife Viewing - Bald Eagle
The Bald Eagle and its smaller cousin the Golden Eagle are some of Alaska's most magnificent birds of prey. The Bald Eagle lives near Alaska's waterways and feeds mostly on salmon. Their keen eyesight allows them to see fish from up to a mile away. They weight almost 15lbs and have a wing span of up to 7 feet.
The Golden Eagle lives mostly in interior Alaska and feeds on small ground animals such as squirrels, shrews and rabbits. They weigh 8-12lbs and have a wing span of 6-7 feet. Eagles mate for life and will generally return to the same nest each spring. Alaska's population of eagles is the largest in the nation at more than 30,000 birds. They have been sighted in many areas throughout Alaska.