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How to Watch the Eagle Migration | Skagit River, WA

In today's video, I'll share how to watch the eagle migration in Washington State. Bald eagles migrate from Alaska and Canada to the Skagit River in the winter to take advantage of the food that the late Chum salmon run brings. The Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center leads guided nature walks in December and January that have a focus on looking for these iconic raptors. While looking for eagles, be sure look out for other wildlife along the way. We were lucky to see a tiny northern pygmy owl perched in a tree! If you enjoy this video, remember to give it a thumbs-up, and subscribe to our channel for more adventures in the Pacific Northwest. The bald eagle interpretive center is in Howard Miller Steelhead Park in Washington’s Skagit Valley, just under two hours’ drive northeast of Seattle or 2-3 hours southeast of Vancouver, BC. The interpretive center itself has cool educational displays, including an eagle’s nest that puts the eagles’ size in perspective. It’s also a great place to warm up after a chilly winter eagle walk. In the winter of 2022 to 2023, the interpretive center leads two guided eagle walks per day on weekends from mid-December through mid-February, with some exceptions for holidays. Here is the link to the website so you can plan your visit for this and future years: https://skagiteagle.org/upcoming-events/ The walks are a couple of hours long. They don’t require advance registration and are free to the public, though donations are encouraged. All five Pacific salmon species are found in the Skagit River. The species that triggers the bald eagle migration is the Chum salmon, which has a late spawning season. The eagles can feed on the Chum salmon when most other food sources are scarce. Eagle counts and timing vary from year to year. This video was taken on January 22, 2023, and the eagle season was winding down. We still saw one eagle, but the bulk of the eagle activity happened earlier in the winter. Regardless of how many eagles you see, I’d recommend going on an eagle walk. Our guide did a great job sharing the ecology of the region. Thanks for joining us in the Skagit Valley for the winter eagle migration.