Learn more about eagles on the Upper Skagit
Volunteer Eagle Watchers available
to help you Thanks to abundant runs of wild salmon, the
Skagit River Watershed boasts one of the largest wintering populations
of bald eagles in the lower 48 states. In
their wake come thousands of people vying for views of the majestic
birds roosting in riverside trees or eating fish along gravel bars. Bald
eagle viewing continues to rise each year as media coverage increases
and more people move to the Puget Sound region. Since 1992 the
Eagle Watchers program has played a vital role in protecting this
species by managing the attention they attract. Eagle Watchers share a
common bond – love for eagles, salmon and the Skagit River and a
desire to benefit both wildlife and people. On weekends starting
December 13th, trained volunteers will be stationed at a number of
convenient locations along the Skagit River to help you learn more about
the largest wintering bald eagle population in the Lower 48. To
help you plan your visit to the Upper Skagit Eagle Watchers volunteers
can answer your questions about bald eagles, salmon and the Skagit
watershed. They'll have binoculars and spotting scopes available for
your use. Volunteers will be stationed at sites along the river
on weekends through February 4th. Days, times and locations are listed
below. For directions, please click here.
| December (except December 20 and 21) |
| January through February 4 |
You can also visit the Bald Eagle Interpretive Center in Rockport; hours and information are at www.skagiteagle.org.
The Bald Eagle Festival is January 24 and 25, 2009 in Concrete. Eagle Watcher Volunteer Stewardship Program
Interested in volunteering next year?
This successful environmental education program begins in December when
experts train the volunteers in bald eagle ecology, identification and
management issues related to the winter Skagit River bald eagle
population. After completing 16 hours of training, volunteers serve as
educators along the river from Marblemount to Rockport.
Equipped with spotting scopes, field guides and enthusiasm,
volunteers commit to working three six-hour shifts at stations along the Skagit
River during peak eagle viewing months, late December, January and
February. North Cascades Institute, in cooperation with Mt.
Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, recruited 60 adult volunteers for the
2006-2007 season. For more information and an application visit our Stewardship Application page.
We look forward to seeing you in the field! For more
information about the North Cascades Institute Eagle Watchers program,
contact us at 360-856-5700 ext. 209 or email nci@ncascades.org
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