Newswise — Bald eagles are one of the most recognizable birds in the United States, and they are seen in every state except Hawaii. Thanks to years of successful conservation efforts, the bald eagle has recovered and was pulled of the endangered species list in 2007. National Wildlife Federation presents a list—divided alphabetically by every state!—of where you and your family can spot the wintering birds of prey.
Eagles are found everywhere in the United States except Hawaii. Some states have several sites where eagles congregate in large numbers. Others have only one or two locations where a few of the birds are spotted each year. Check out our list of one popular eagle hangout for every state. Bundle up and take the family outdoors to spot the majestic birds of prey, or join in on an eagle watching weekend this winter.
Alabama Lake Guntersville State Park, (256) 571-5440 or www.alapark.com/lakeguntersville/
Alaska Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, (907) 465-4563 or http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/eagleprv.htm
Arizona Mormon Lake, (928) 527-3600 or www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/recreation/mormon_lake/index.shtml
Arkansas Beaver Lake, (479) 636-1210 or www.swl.usace.army.mil/parks/beaver/
California Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge, (530) 667-2231 or www.fws.gov/klamathbasinrefuges/
Colorado Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge, (719) 589-4021 or www.fws.gov/alamosa/
Connecticut Connecticut River Shepaug Eagle Observation Area
Delaware Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, (302) 653-9345 or www.fws.gov/northeast/bombayhook/
Florida Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area: Prairie Lakes Unit, (407) 436-1818 or http://myfwc.com/Recreation/View_Destinations_site-c16.htm
Georgia Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, (912) 496-7836 or www.fws.gov/okefenokee/
HawaiiBald eagles are found in every state but Hawaii. Visit www.nwf.org/Wildlife/Wildlife-Library/Birds/Bald-Eagle.aspx to learn more about typical lifespan, habitat, and threats to the raptors.
Idaho Lake Coeur d'Alene/Wolf Lodge Bay, (877) 782-9232 or www.idahobyways.gov/byways/lake-coeur-d-alene.aspx
Illinois Cedar Glen Eagle Roost at www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/illinois/preserves/art1114.html
Indiana Monroe Lake, (812) 837-9546 or www.eaglesatlakemonroe.com/
Iowa Keokuk Riverfront Area and Lock and Dam 19, (800) 383-1219 or www.keokukiowatourism.org/lock.htm
Kansas Perry Reservoir, (620) 672-5911 or www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/Fishing/Where-to-Fish-in-Kansas/Fishing-Locations-Public-Waters/Region-2/Perry-Reservoir
Kentucky Ballard Wildlife Management Area, (502) 224-2244 or www.wildlifeviewingareas.com/wv-app/ParkDetail.aspx?ParkID=242
Louisiana White Kitchen Preserve, (225) 338-1040 or www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/louisiana/preserves/art6854.html
Maine Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge, (207) 454 -7161 or www.fws.gov/northeast/moosehorn/
Maryland Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, (410) 228-2677 or www.fws.gov/blackwater/
Massachusetts Quabbin Reservoir, (413) 323-7221 or www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/quabbin.htm
Michigan Erie Marsh, (517) 316-0300 or www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/michigan/preserves/art16985.html
Minnesota Voyageurs National Park, (218) 283-6600 or www.nps.gov/voya/index.htm
Mississippi Nelson Dewey State Park, (608) 725-5855 or www.cassville.org/nelsondewey.html
Missouri Sandy Island Natural History Area, (314) 968-1105
Montana Hauser Lake, (406) 454-5840 or http://goldwest.visitmt.com/listings/13835.htm
Nebraska Kingsley Dam, (402) 471-0641 or http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/nebland/articles/wildlife/eaglewatch.asp
Nevada Lake Mead National Recreation Area, (702) 293-8906 or www.nps.gov/lame/index.htm
New Hampshire Adams Point Wildlife Management Area, (603) 271-2461 or www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Wildlife/WMA_maps/NH_WMA_map_Adams_Point.pdf
New Jersey Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, (570) 426-2452 or www.nps.gov/dewa/index.htm
New Mexico Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, (505) 248-6911 or www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/newmex/bosque/
New York Mongaup Falls Reservoir, (845) 557-6162 or www.eagleinstitute.org/contactus/contactus.php
North Carolina Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, (919) 733-4181 or www.ncparks.gov/Visit/main.php
North Dakota Riverdale Wildlife Management Area, (701) 328-6300 or http://gf.nd.gov/about/contactus.html
Ohio Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, (419) 898-0014 or www.fws.gov/midwest/ottawa/
Oklahoma Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge, (580) 626-4794 or www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/oklahoma/saltplains/
Oregon Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge, (530) 667-2231 or www.fws.gov/klamathbasinrefuges/bearvalley/bearvalley.html
Pennsylvania Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, (717) 787-1323 or www.depweb.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/dep_home/5968
Rhode Island Scituate Reservoir, (401) 222-6800 or www.dem.ri.gov/index.htm
South Carolina ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge, (404) 679-7154 or www.fws.gov/acebasin/
South Dakota Karl E. Mundt National Wildlife Refuge, (605) 487-7603 or www.fws.gov/lakeandes/mundt/
Tennessee Reelfoot Lake State Park, (731) 253-9652 or www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/ReelfootLake/ Texas Lake Fork Reservoir, www.lakeforktexas.com/
Utah Ouray National Wildlife Refuge, (435) 545-2522 or www.fws.gov/ouray/
Vermont Harriman Station, (603) 448-2200
Virginia Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge, (703) 490-4979 or www.fws.gov/masonneck/index.html
Washington Skagit River Bald Eagle Natural Area, (360) 445-4441 or www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/skagit-wsr/overview/serbna-map.shtml
West Virginia South Branch of the Potomac River, Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad, (304) 424-0736 or www.potomaceagle.info/index.php
Wisconsin Nelson Dewey State Park, (608) 725-5374 or http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/specific/nelsondewey/
Wyoming Buffalo Bill State Park, (307) 587-9227 or http://wyoparks.state.wy.us/Site/SiteInfo.asp?siteID=3
For a complete list online, visit www.nwf.org/News-and-Magazines/National-Wildlife/Birds/Archives/2005/Where-the-Eagles-Are.aspx#WebExclusive
To watch other wildlife at this time of year, check out NWF’s Wildlife Watch website at www.nwf.org/wildlifewatch/.
National Wildlife Federation is America's largest conservation organization inspiring Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future. Visit www.nwf.org.
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