Does the bald eagle migrate?

Bald Eagles use a specific territory for nesting, winter feeding or a year-round residence. The eagles that reside in the northern United States and Canada migrate to the southern climates during the winter for easier access to food, especially fish. read more

Bald Eagle Migration Not all eagles migrate; those that do have complex migratory patterns. While migrating, eagles ride columns of rising air called thermals and can average speeds of 30 mph (50 kilometers). read more

Prior to migration eagles will eat normally; they do not fast for weight loss. They may even tend to eat more to load up if food is readily available. We have witnessed migrating eagles stocking up on food en-route also. read more

Summer Range: Bald Eagles’ breeding range spans the continent from Alaska to Newfoundland, and south to Baja California and Florida. In spring, eagles migrate in two stages: adults first, then immatures. read more