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Bald Eagle Viewing: - Almost 4,000 American
bald eagles gather along a 5 mile stretch of the Chilkat
River near Haines and Klukwan each fall. Attracted by a
late run of salmon, eagles come from all over Alaska, British
Columbia and as far away as the state of Washington. Starting
in October, hundreds and hundreds of eagles can be seen
along sand bars or in nearby cottonwood trees. Two dozen
or more eagles in a single tree is not uncommon. When the
eagles come to the Chilkat and how long they stay varies
from year to year depending on food availability and weather.
The season begins late September with the onset of vibrant
fall foliage. The number of eagles dwindles by February. Come join the Bald Eagle Festival during the first several weeks of November!
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