Bald Eagle Tour
Two & Three Hour Bald Eagle Tours
The James River near Richmond, Virginia is a world class destination to see resident bald eagles in their natural habitat. The Bald Eagle Tour is an expedition on a 24-foot pontoon boat. My two or three hour tour, takes you into the midst of an ecosystem rich with wildlife, history and beautiful scenery. Discover the James' Bald Eagle Tour takes you through a stretch of the James River known as Jefferson's Reach, encompassing ten territories of resident bald eagles.
Resident eagles do not migrate and live within their territories all year long. During the year, two additional populations of bald eagles migrate into the area. In May, summer migratory bald eagles, from the south (mainly Florida), arrive and these eagles are gone by the end of September. In mid November, winter migratory eagles arrive from the north and stay into February, then return to their breeding grounds.
Discover the conservation success story of the breeding bald eagle population on the James River, where forty-eight years ago, in 1975, these eagles were extirpated (locally extinct). Their comeback on the James began in 1979-1980 when a single pair came back and had a successful breeding season. Today, over 350 pair of resident bald eagles call the James River watershed home. This population of eagles on the James River is considered the greatest comeback of the bald eagle in the entire North American continent. That's awesome!
Come out and 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.
3-Hour Eagle Tours. Cost: $140 per person
December 21, Thursday, 7:30-10:30am
2-Hour Eagle Tours. Cost: $95 per person
October 15, Sunday, 9:30-10:30am
November 30, Thursday, 7:00-9:00am & 9:30-11:30am (one spot left)
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