Bald Eagles One of the most easily recognized raptors in Washington state, the bald eagle is at the point of recovery from Threatened Species status. A better understanding of movements, origins, and breeding population status of wintering bald eagles on the Skagit River will help manage this important population as recreational use of the river increases into the next century.

Ferruginous Hawks North America's largest soaring hawk, the ferruginous hawk, is Threatened in Washington state. This species, appropriately named for the rust-colored back, upper wings, and legs, nests in vast, arid lands including the remaining shrubsteppe habitat of eastern Washington. Understanding the winter ecology of this species, during the time when the hawks migrate from the state, will help us identify factors that may be limiting the population