Southeast Alaska Birding Trail Petersburg

Eagle's Roost Park

Take the trail down to the beach and watch for Pelagic Cormorant.

Eagle’s Roost Park is a site within the Petersburg Borough where Bald Eagles congregate in the trees to scan the waters of Wrangell Narrows for fish. This park has two picnic tables, a viewing platform, and benches. It is an excellent place to view eagles roosting in trees. Or take the trail down to the beach and watch for Pelagic Cormorant, Harlequin Duck, Barrow’s Goldeneye, gulls, or the three species of scoters and explore tidal pools at low tide.

Directions:

Eagle’s Roost Park is located at 617 N. Nordic Drive on the north side of Petersburg adjacent to the Wrangell Narrows and is only a block from downtown.

Pelagic Cormorant.
Pelagic Cormorant. Photo: John Schoen

Trail Information:

  •  A short section of trail with stairs leads from the parking area to the beach.

Birding Resources:

  •  eBird Hotspot: None

Bird Species Checklist:

Other Resources:

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