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Bald Eagle Range
Bald eagles are rare breeders in
South Dakota, with nests found in 22 counties both East River and West River. Wintering birds concentrate below
Missouri River dams, in the flowing stretches of the Missouri River, and in
parts of the Black Hills.
Golden Eagle Breeding
Range
Golden eagles nest mainly west of
the Missouri River in South Dakota. Many are year-round West River residents.
Wintering and migrant birds may visit other parts of the state.
Special Places to View Bald Eagles:
Central South Dakota
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Pierre and Fort Pierre, particularly on and near the Missouri River.
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Missouri River below Oahe Dam in
Stanley County. Campgrounds 1, 2 and 3 are open to foot traffic only during the winter.
Eastern South Dakota
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Karl Mundt National Wildlife Refuge in Gregory County.
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Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge (particularly migrating bald
eagles).
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Anywhere East River during spring and fall migration, especially in
cottonwood forests of the James and Big Sioux rivers.
Western South Dakota
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Game, Fish and Parks Department Farm near Spearfish (especially
wintering birds).
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Other sites in the Black Hills where they find prey during the
winter.
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