Bald Eagle Interpretive Center | Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center

Visitors using their binoculars to scan the trees for wildlife.
Kaelyn refreshed our chalkboard with a great bald eagle drawing. [Full image.]
Volunteers and visitors gather under the carport before going out on a very soggy nature walk.
Our Board President, Richard showing some visitors some lichen.
Richard, our board president is keeping an eye out for eagles, while our interpretive coordinator, Amanda set's up the scope for some visitors on our walk.
Joe Ordonez captured this early snowfall at Rainy Lake, up on the summit of the North Cascades Highway. Snowfall in the mountains means that winter is approaching. Winter typically brings the bald eagles to the Skagit and Nooksack Rivers to feed on the late salmon runs. Photo Copyright: Joe Ordonez
Group gathers for guided nature walk with USFS field ranger Matt Riggen. Photo by Charles Biles.
Learning about about the salmon life cycle on a guided nature walk. Photo by Charles Biles.
Visitor shares music from his eagle flute. Click image for full picture.
School group poses in front of the Center's giant eagle kite. Click image for full view.
Students feel the different types of evergreens that have been planted along the Skagit River to improve wildlife and salmon habitat.
What's a lungwort? - students discuss lichens with the Center coordinator.
Finding out about the longest lichen.
Stopping to talk about the salmon and trout that live in the Skagit River.
USFS Field Ranger describes the characteristics of a juvenile bald eagle before leading Guided Hike.
Kids huddle around the eagle's nest replica during our K-12 School Program.
Eagle perched inside the park on a sunny winter's day.
Our Team posing with our new sign from Skagit County Parks & Rec.
Find handmade items in our Nature Store - unique gifts locally produced.
Shop in our Nature Store - featuring local Skagit Valley artisans. Proceeds support both the artist and Center.
Nature Store featured framed photography - "Coho Swirl" by Steve Philbrick
Our neighbor, Don Smith, from Rockport State Park draws an eagle for the kids in our children's corner.
Interpretive Center Coordinator pauses to discuss spawning salmon on a very snowy guided hike.
20th Anniversary Poster - "Eagles Bonding" by La Conner Artist, Bob Patterson

Bats Northwest Presentation

January 23, 2025 | 0 Comments

Bats Northwest
Skagit River Bald Eagle
Education Day

February 1, 2025, 12:30PM – 1:30PM

Presentation by Meg Lunnum
On bats of the N.W.

Come learn all about bats!

Then take a guided tour along the Skagit River.

Sardis Raptor Presentation
Our season officially started, and we kicked it off with a great presentation from Sardis Raptor Center. They taught us about different hunting strategies when it came to raptors and brought Einstein the Bald Eagle! She was incredible to see up close and personal!

Guided Walk
During our Naturalist guided walks on Sunday, December 15th at 11:00 am and 1:30 pm we saw 12 Bald Eagles, 10 adults and 2 juveniles. We also saw Glaucous Gulls, Common Mergansers, Spotted Towhees, Dark Eyed Juncos, a Pacific Wren, an American Dipper, Steller’s Jays, Ravens, Crows, American Robins, and a Red-Tailed Hawk. We also saw some spawned-out salmon in the side channels of the Skagit. So far, compared to this time last season we are seeing higher numbers of Bald Eagles in our section of the river.

Upcoming
We are having Kelly from the Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group coming to join our walks on Saturday, December 21st at 11 am, Saturday December 28th at 11 am and 1:30 pm, and Saturday January 4th at 11 am and 1:30 pm to speak more in depth about the work the Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group has done around Howard Miller Steelhead Park and other projects around Skagit County.

Welcome Back! 2024-25 Season

December 1, 2024 | 0 Comments

Our volunteers are looking forward to the Skagit River Interpretive Center upcoming 2024/ 2025 season! The season this year will start on Saturday, December 14th and end on Sunday, February 16th. The Center will be open to the public on weekends and select weekdays to private groups. We will be continuing weekend nature walks starting at 11 am and 1:30 pm unless otherwise specified. There will be no walks going on during opening day Saturday, December 14th. The center will be open so please come in, talk to, and ask questions to our wonderful volunteers, check out our nature store loaded with goodies from local artisans. It’s a great place to pick up a last minute Holiday gift! We’re looking forward to seeing you all! Cheers to another great season!

The 2024-25 schedule has been posted.

The Skagit River Bald Eagle Awareness Team (SRBEAT) is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates the Interpretive Center.

The Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center at Howard Miller Steelhead Park, Rockport, WA offers opportunities to better understand the Skagit River ecosystem with an emphasis on the winter migration of bald eagles, salmon, and the vital role each play in our environment. On weekends in December through February we offer Guided Nature Hikes along the scenic Skagit River and a Speaker Series. Our educational programs include a K-12 & Home School Program and Community Group Tours.

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