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Bald Eagle
Bald eagles (Haliaetus
leucocephalus) 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. Yellowstone's most important role for bald eagles may be
its use as a seasonal feeding area for migratory eagles passing through
in the spring and autumn. Several hundred eagles make a temporary
stopover along the trout-rich environments of Yellowstone Lake and the
Madison, Yellowstone, and Snake Rivers on their way to wintering areas
in the Pacific Northwest or central-southern Rocky Mountains.
 Where
to find them
Bald Eagles are frequently seen along the rivers in Yellowstone. Early
morning along the Madison is one of the best spots. Also just south of
Canyon along the Yellowstone River is another good place to watch for
eagles.
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