Bald Eagle, Old Growth Forest, Anan Creek, Alaska – Image 2730

An adult bald eagle perches on a spruce limb in the old growth forest along the banks of Anan Creek. Pink salmon arrive in early July to Anan Creek which is one of Alaska’s most productive salmon streams. The early arriving salmon get stuck at the lower falls and start to bunch up. As the season progresses the salmon are able to get over the falls and spread out along the creek. Likewise, the animals and eagles spread out along the river following the salmon. The best time for viewing eagles at the US Forest Service’s maintained bear viewing platform at Anan is in early July. The image illustrates the month of March in my 2012 Southeast Alaska Calendar. Enjoy the photo and thanks for visiting. Copyright Mark KelleyCamera body: Nikon D300, Lens: Nikkor 500mm f/5, Digital Capture, ISO 200