Bald eagles are one of more than a dozen raptor (birds of prey) species in Yellowstone. The bald eagle is a recovered endangered and threatened species. The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) was named the national symbol of the United States by Congress in 1782.

Mar 10, 2023 · Bald eagles are often spotted soaring through the skies, especially around lakes and rivers, so don’t forget to look up when hiking and driving through the park. Adult bald eagles (those 5 years and older) are large, dark birds with a head and tail that are completely white.

Jul 3, 2018 · Hayden Valley and along the Madison River are among the best places to see bald eagles year-round in Yellowstone. In the summer, watch for them around Yellowstone Lake, …

The Yellowstone National Park bird program monitors the park’s bird species, including species of concern. The program’s core activities are monitoring raptors (bald eagles, ospreys, peregrine falcons, golden eagles), wetland birds, and passerine/near passerine birds …

The bald eagle, our national symbol, resides in Yellowstone throughout the year, nesting in large trees close to water. Adult birds are easily recognized by their dark bodies, white head and tail feathers; their wing span may reach up to 7 feet depending on the individual.

The bald eagle, our national symbol, is making a spectacular comeback from near-extinction in one of our country’s best-known conservation success stories. Starting with an estimated population of 100,000 in the early 1800s, by the early 1960s there were fewer than 500 …

Bald eagles are one of two species of eagle in Yellowstone, the other is the golden eagle. They are raptors and carnivores, seeking a diet of fish, waterfowl, rodents and small mammals. They also scavenge from the carcasses of large animals such as elk and bison.

Introduction: The Bald Eagle occurs throughout most of North America from Alaska to central Mexico, wintering generally throughout the breeding range except in the far north.

Mar 10, 2023 · Bald eagles are often spotted soaring through the skies, especially around lakes and rivers, so don’t forget to look up when hiking and driving through the park. Adult bald eagles (those 5 years and older) are large, dark birds with a head and tail that are completely white.

Along the shore of Yellowstone Lake, a juvenile bald eagle becomes increasingly vocal as a parent approaches and then drops a meal into their nest.