brackendale eagle reserve

brackendale eagle reserve印象

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  MissMollyToronto

  I went to Squamish on a whim because I knew that even if there were no eagles, I'd have a great ride. The scenery driving up to Squamish is literally breathtaking, I had to keep reminding myself to breathe!I got to the Brackendale River and immediately spotted a number of white heads in trees. The eagles had just arrived within a few days of my trip (I was there Nov 14th) and they were very close to me, eating, soaring, squabbling with gulls and then just circling, soaring and playing above. I saw 20-30 eagles, a great blue heron, a couple of flickers, crows and gulls.

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  bcgirl62

  Then you will love this place! We were there in December. Cold day but walking along the trail we saw many eagles swooping in and out. Love that they are protected there!

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  TheOutsideLifeDotCom

  So glad we found this place. We were on the way up to Whistler and decided to stop. You have to hop off the 99 for a bit but it's worth it. The day we went, there were volunteers there with optics gear to help see the eagles. If they're not there, walk up on the berm and look across to the island for eagles on the shore and in the trees. Best time is November to February. The eagles follow the fish. The day we were there they had also seen some sea lions going after the fish. Very cool.

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  MaraisFamily

  There weren't quite as many eagles as we'd expected given it was late December; still was worthwhile to see and hear them. Local interpreters had spotting scopes set up for a closer view.

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  580terrys

  Although we knew we were here at the wrong time of year, we took a look anyway, well we tried.There are some signs but overall absolutely get you nowhere, I just hope other travellers have better luck.

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  RickM802

  We knew it wasn't the season for them but we went and enjoyed the walk along the river. Watched the seals swim around looking for food.

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  142carl

  I have been to Brackendale in January two years on the run. i have managed to get some fantastic pictures, the view from the river bank is spectacular, and on each occasion i have seen dozens of eagles, i will be going back this year ( 2015) and hope to have the same luck,

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  mistermaui

  SO easy to get to, good interpretive signage, great viewing opportunities, a restaurant right there, nice walks along the dike, and oh yes, some of the highest concentration of eagles, spawning salmon, and even seals, that you will see anywhere.Some years, when the Chum run is down, the eagles go elsewhere, but when they're there, the place can't be beat...

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  BCMeg

  Checked out the eagles today, and although there were few in numbers (say maybe 10) I saw lots of photographers and a seal hanging out. If you can, I would recommend going early in the day, as the day goes on the light isn't as good for photography.

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  gaylemholden

  Two weeks prior to our visit the heavy rains and flooding washed all the salmon downstream so there were very few eagles to be found. This was not publicized so we were quite disappointed to only see a total of 10 eagles, mostly singles here and there, when there are usually hundreds. Do your homework before you go.