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Bald Eagle Tours

 

The James River runs through it ... through the City of Richmond. And just minutes downriver is an incredible opportunity to see resident bald eagles in their natural habitat all year long! This tidal river pontoon boat tour takes you into the midst of an ecosystem rich with wildlife, abundant in history and beautiful scenery. Discover the James' Bald Eagle Tour travels a five-mile stretch of the James River known as Jefferson's Reach, through five territories of resident bald eagles. During the winter and summer months, migratory bald eagles move in and out of the area as they thrive in the waters of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Discover the conservation success story of bald eagles on the James River, where just over 38 years ago there were none. Today, over 230 pair of resident bald eagles call the James River home giving our river the title of the greatest comeback of bald eagles in the entire North American continent.    

Ride aboard the Discovery Barge II, a comfortable 24-foot covered pontoon boat and experience majestic bald eagles closer than you may have ever seen them.  This 2-hour tour is one of the most unique resident bald eagle tours on the East Coast!  

 

Bald Eagle Tour:  $45 per person
 
2-Hour Tour.
Binoculars and water provided.
Departs from Deep Bottom Park unless otherwise noted.
 
 

Current "Eagle Tour" Schedule:   

Saturday, March 7, 7:30-9:30am & 10:00am-12 noon

Sunday, March 8, 7:30-9:30am & 10:00am-12 noon

Thursday, March 19, 7:30-9:30am & 10:00-12 noon

Tuesday, March 24, 7:00-9:00am & 9:30-11:30am

Thursday, March 26, 7:30-9:30am & 10:00-12 noon

Monday, March 30, 7:00-9:00 & 9:30-11:30am

Saturday, April 11, 7:00-9:00am & 9:30-11:30am

Tuesday, April 14, 7:00-9:00am & 9:30-11:30am

Thursday, April 16, 7:00-9:00am & 9:30-11:30am

Sunday, April 19, 7:00-9:00am & 9:30-11:30am

Thursday, April 23, 7:00-9:00am & 9:30-11:30am

 

Private Bald Eagle Tours Available ... click here
 
 
 
  For 2015 Eagle Tour Dates, Click Here.
For more information or to book an Eagle Tour:

Contact Capt. Mike at 804-938-2350 or Mike@DiscovertheJames.com

 
Discover the James Facebook Page ...
See more bald eagle images taken on the Eagle Tour
Click here or the facebook logo!

 

 

 

Top header image:  A wonderful image of Enon by Mike Davies.  It was Mike's first trip on an Eagle Tour, and he dialed into the perfect combination of shutter speed and light to capture an amazing series of images of the Bald Eagles of Jefferson's Reach.  No question, Mike's work this day was one of the best I've seen on a first trip to see the eagles.
--Photo by Mike Davies
 
Lower center:  'Bandit' is undoubtedly one of my favorite bald eagles.  Bandit's nest has fallen five times since November 2009.  The most recent, during a powerful storm in the fall of 2011.  Here, Bandit is working her territor flying around looking for fish.  Often times when they land after flying around the river they will call out, loudly. It's an amazing sound, and don't get fooled by the commercials you see when the image of a bald eagle is paired with the call of a red tailed hawk. To hear what a bald eagle sounds like, click here.
-- Photo by Bob Jones Jr.
 
 
What do people have to say about our Eagle Tours?
From a fellow who had taken the Eagle Tour a couple of days previous ... 
"I want to say thank you for a great time Sunday morning.  Myself, my wife and my daughter had the pleasure of taking your Bald Eagle Tour Sunday morning. It far exceeded my expectations.  We've lived in the Richmond area for 20+ years and the Bald Eagle Tour is easily in the Top 5 things to do around town. I haven't stopped telling people about it."
--Brian T.