Skagit River Eagle Tours

06/01/2025

We are seeing an average of 65 eagles per trip this year, and there are tons of salmon on the banks. A banner year for eagle viewing is just getting started!

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06/01/2025

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15/01/2024

There is something special about floating down in the drift boats and taking in the beautiful scenery that the Skagit has to offer. Can you spot the eagle in the trees?

13/01/2024

A close up shot of a juvenile eagle taken by one of our guests, Jim Chamberlain.

12/01/2024

An amazing photo taken by one of our recent guests. Thanks for sharing this with us!
Photo credit goes to Ludeman Photographic.

05/01/2024

It's such a special feeling to get to see these majestic birds in motion.. And it's even cooler when one of our guests gets an amazing picture like this one! Photo taken by Karen Hicks.

03/01/2024

Here's a shot of a juvenile eagle taken by a guest on one of our recent trips.

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30/12/2023

Our guides are trained to not only navigate the rivers safely, but to also offer you insight into the rivers that we operate on. We encourage you to ask questions and get to know the area that you're exploring!

29/12/2023

Our Jet Sled tours offer a unique way to see the eagle migration. With the ability to hold in place with the current or move upstream, it makes it much easier for us to get you in the best spot for your pictures.

Check out our Jet Sled tour options here: https://skagiteagles.com/jet-sled-bald-eagle-tours.html

26/12/2023

One of our guides setting up for a morning on the Skagit 🦅 There is something special about drift boat trips!

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20/12/2023

Meet Neils, our jet boat guide. He is a Washington born and raised river guide with 25 years of whitewater experience and 10 years of commercial guiding under his belt. We're excited to have Neils guiding with us, and we recommend you check out his full bio on our website.

Read more about Neils and book your Jet Sled Photography Tour here: https://www.skagiteagles.com/jet-sled-bald-eagle-tours.html

14/12/2023

We are amazed everyday by these birds while we are on our trips. It is not just our job to guide you down the river, but it’s also our job to learn as much as we can about these majestic birds. Did you know that they have incredible eyesight? Their eyes are roughly the same size as human eyes, but they have two centers of focus per eye, allowing them to see both forward and to the side simultaneously.

Plus, while humans have three types of color receptors in their eyes, allowing us to see a spectrum of colors, eagles have four types of receptors. This extra receptor allows them to see ultraviolet light, which is invisible to the human eye.

13/12/2023

We saw about 30 eagles on both of our trips yesterday. It's not too late to book your trip for the season, we will be offering trips until early February.

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12/12/2023

Any guests who join us on a trip this season get the chance to enter our 2023/2024 Photo & Video contest!

Photos and videos can be emailed to us at [email protected] with the subject line “Photo & Video Contest”. Photos can also be directly messaged to us on Facebook and Instagram.

Our guides will vote on their favorite photo/video and pick one winner. The winner will be receiving a gift card for one free trip with Skagit River Eagle Tours! Our winner will be announced April 1st, and the gift card is valid for the 2024/2025 season.

For more information, visit us at https://www.skagiteagles.com/ or message us here!

Photo credit: Paul Hasley

08/12/2023

We are often asked how the juvenile bald eagles are larger than the adult eagles that we see on our trips. Juveniles typically appear larger than their parents when they first fledge due to the developmental stages that they’re in. When they leave the nest (fledge), they often appear to have longer wings and larger bodies than their parents for a few reasons:

1. The growth stage that they’re in. Juveniles experience rapid growth in the first 4-5 years of their life. When they leave the nest, they likely have not attained their full adult proportions. They are still developing the muscle mass and strength they will need for survival.

2. Their wing size. Juveniles tend to have longer wings relative to their body size. This long wingspan serves an important purpose - to give them the impression of being larger when in flight or when seen from a distance.

3. Their proportions. In the early stages, juveniles might have larger feet, wings, and beaks compared to their body size. This contributes to the perception of them being larger than their parents.

07/12/2023

Searching for the best Christmas gift for your loved ones? Consider booking one of our guided eagle floats 🦅

Our eagle tours are available from December to early February, allowing you to witness the incredible eagle migration.

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