Juvenile Bald Eagle - Chilkat River, Alaska
Juvenile Bald Eagle - Chilkat River, Alaska

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Caption   A juvenile Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) clutches a piece of salmon on the snow-covered bank of the Chilkat River near Haines, Alaska, on November 17, 2015. In early winter, the Chilkat, one of the last rivers in the area to freeze, attracts large numbers of eagles that feast on salmon. This is believed to be the largest mass gathering of bald eagles in the world. The Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve was established in 1982 to protect this critical habitat.
Photo Id   w5667-b8c6-24c00
Date and Time   November 17, 2015   11:28 AM
Location   Chilkat River, Alaska
latitude 59° 22' 51.9" N       longitude 135° 50' 36.1" W
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Keywords   juvenile, immature, bald eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus, eagle, bird, animal, wildlife, Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, Chilkat River, Tsirku River, Haines Highway, Haines, Skagway, Juneau, panhandle, southeast, Alaska, AK, United States, fish, salmon
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