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Skagit River Bald Eagle Scenic Float Trips

Class 1 (float)
No minimum age
November - March
About 2 hours North of Seattle, 2.5 hours South of Vancouver, BC
Private Photo Floats Available

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The Largest Population of Bald Eagles in the Continental U.S.

The Skagit River Bald Eagle Nature Preserve is host to the largest population of bald eagles in the continental United States - it's the winter feeding ground for over 500 bald eagles that come from Vancouver Island and British Columbia to feast on our spawning salmon and enjoy the relatively warm weather of the Skagit Valley. Skagit Valley in the Winter The lower section of the Skagit River is very calm and the tour is peaceful and relaxing. With hot chocolate served on board in the comfort of our rafts, you'll quietly drift by eagles perching in riverside cottonwood trees or soaring overhead with their magnificent seven-foot wingspan. As you continue down the river and pass into the Bald Eagle Nature Preserve, it's hard to imagine these American icons were once nearly extinct when you see several birds all on one tree! You'll be in awe at the close-up views you'll get, so bring your cameras and binoculars for photographs of a lifetime!

Skagit River Bald Eagle Tours with Blue Sky Outfitters The Skagit River Bald Eagle event annually attracts hundreds of bird enthusiasts and photographers from all over the world, making it an integral part of Washington and British Columbia tourism.

Private Photo Floats are available for professional photographers. Includes your choice of private start time, an experienced professional guide to row the oar framed raft (no paddling, just shooting photos), up to 5 hours of river time, and transportation from the take-out back to our property. You must arrange this trip by calling us at 1-800-228-7238. The cost is $395 for one photographer, and $495 for two. We can customize the trip to your needs, just let us know what you want to do!