2020-2021 Wintering Bald Eagle Count
Wabasha, Minnesota offers a unique opportunity to see both of North America’s eagle species in the wild. You can learn more about eagles in the Upper Mississippi River Valley and get great views of bald and golden eagles in the wild on a guided tour with our expert naturalists.
In winter hundreds of bald eagle congregate in the Upper Mississippi River Valley. During the winter months we post a weekly count at several locations where we often see congregations of wintering bald eagles.
Lake Pepin – Ad. 29 + Juv. 9 = 38
Red Wing – Ad. 11 + Juv. 2 = 13
Dam #5 – Ad. 49 + Juv. 25 = 74
Alma – Ad. 42 + Juv. 18 = 60
Buffalo City – Ad. 45 + Juv. 14 = 59
Maiden Rock – Ad. 6 + Juv. 0 = 6
Bay City – Ad. 0 + Juv. 0 = 0
Total – 364
Adult bald eagles are at least 4-5 years with white head and tail. Juveniles (Juv.) are less than 4 years of age and have not yet developed a white head and tail.
Lake Pepin – Ad. 15 + Juv. 8 = 23
Red Wing – Ad. 22 + Juv. 5 = 27
Dam #5 – Ad. 89 + Juv. 24 = 113
Alma, WI – Ad. 58 + Juv. 22 = 80
Buffalo City, WI – Ad. 82 + Juv. 29 = 111
Maiden Rock, WI – Ad. 0 + Juv. 0 = 0
Bay City, WI – Ad. 6 + Juv. 0 = 6
Total – 471
Adult bald eagles are at least 4-5 years with white head and tail. Juveniles (Juv.) are less than 4 years of age and have not yet developed a white head and tail.
Lake Pepin – N/A
Red Wing – Ad. 28 + Juv. 12 = 40
Dam #5 – Ad. 62 + Juv. 42 = 104
Alma – Ad. 165 + Juv. 53 = 218
Buffalo City – Ad. 50 + Juv. 14 = 64
Maiden Rock – Ad. 0 + Juv. 0 = 0
Total – 450
Adult bald eagles are at least 4-5 years with white head and tail. Juveniles (Juv.) are less than 4 years of age and have not yet developed a white head and tail.