Alaska is a great place to see the Bald Eagles., the national bird and symbol of USA. You can often see them flying around or perched on a tree top while on a hike. If you want to see many eagles, or increase your chances of seeing one, then head out on the Boy Scout/Crow Point Trail. You can reach the trailhead by turning left just before Herbert River, and then turning right at the end of that road. About a mile walk on flat trails with Eagle River to the right, through the forest and meadow, will get you to a beach across the river from Eagle beach. I suppose it might be easier to just go to Eagle beach, but I think you will see a lot more from the other side of the river.
I have seen countless Eagles on this trail, but there are also many other types of birds all over the beach. Some are in flocks, and others are hanging out on their own as a one of a kind. The trail also is a nice one to do even on a rainy or cloudy day. It's an easy stroll through the rainforest, and once out by the meadow, you can also see berries and wildflowers. You can also walk along the beach for perhaps another mile or so to the point. Unlike most beaches on mainland USA, there's a pretty good chance you will have this one all to yourself.
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