During the magnificent season of winter, thousands of Bald Eagles gather along the shores of Alaska in pristine wilderness. Here, the scenery is stunning, & the birds are approachable.


Our eight-night Sea Otters & Bald Eagles of Alaska tour is the ultimate Bald Eagle photography holiday with opportunities to capture dramatic fishing & flight shots, dynamic portraits, close up fly-by's, incredible territorial battles, & congregations in snow-covered trees characteristic of only the Pacific Northwest.

We will be based in Homer, Alaska, which is considered one of the best places to see eagles in Alaska, we will spend six full days to photographing the Bald Eagles, these will include daily action-filled excursions on shore & on the water. We will capture images in various winter conditions: heavy & light snow, cloudy or sunny days. This combination of weather, landscape & lighting conditions will allow you to create a diverse, creative & professional portfolio of this species.

Some of the most well-known photos ever created have come from the Kenai Peninsula, simply because photographers are able to get so near.

While a long prime lens always helps, a focal length of around 300mm is sufficient to get incredible images.

How many bald eagles are there in Alaska?


Alaska has the most substantial population of bald eagles in the , with an appraised 30,000 birds. These majestic birds are observed all along the coast, on the islands, & along some interior lakes & rivers. The islands along southeastern Alaska have the most considerable nesting population.

Why are there so many bald eagles in Alaska?


Out of every American state, there are more bald eagles in Alaska, at around 30,000. For comparison, the population of Alaska's capital, Juneau, is only 32,000. Although many may think bald eagles settled in Alaska because of the climate, it is quite the opposite.

Bald eagles do not care about the environment; they can live in the hot deserts of Mexico, the humid forests of Louisiana, & in the coldest Arctic regions.

Bald eagles love Alaska because of its plentiful resources. Alaska has some of the cleanest water in the world, significant amounts of prey, & untouched wilderness, contrary to America's more industrialised states. For bald eagles, Alaska is paradise.
A Bald Eagle Lands On A Fallen Tree The Type Of Image That You Will Be Able To Capture During The Natureslens Bald Eagles & Otters Of Alaska Photography Holiday

Sea Otters & Bald Eagles of Alaska Photography Holiday Itinerary

The following is the proposed itinerary for this photography holiday, it should be considered provisional & subject to change.
  • Day 1 - Assemble in Anchorage - overnight Anchorage
  • Day 2 - Transfer to Homer - Eagle Photography from beaches near Homer or the Spit in late afternoon - overnight Homer
  • Day 3 - 3 hours eagle photography from boats in both the morning & afternoon - overnight Homer
  • Day 4 - 3 hours eagle photography from boats in both the morning & afternoon - overnight Homer
  • Day 5 - 3 hours eagle photography from boats in both the morning & afternoon - overnight Homer
  • Day 6 - 3 hours eagle photography from boats in both the morning & afternoon - overnight Homer
  • Day 7 - 3 hours eagle photography from boats in both the morning & afternoon - overnight Homer
  • Day 8 - 3 hours eagle photography from boats in both the morning & afternoon - overnight Homer
  • Day 9 - Photography from beaches near Homer - transfer to Anchorage
A Bald Eagle In A Dive Against The Alaskan Sky The Type Of Image That You Will Be Able To Capture During The Natureslens Bald Eagles & Otters Of Alaska Photography Holiday

Sea Otters & Bald Eagles of Alaska Photography Holiday Highlights

We have taken care to refine the itinerary for this wildlife photography holiday; as such, we consider the following to be amongst the highlights of this tour.
  • Six full days in Homer photographing the bald eagles
  • Daily excursions on shore & making use of water taxi to traverse the bay
  • A flexible itinerary to allow photography of other native wildlife as well as landscape shots
  • Accommodation in a comfortable hotel on the Homer Spit
  • Stay for eight-nights on a half board, non-shared basis
  • Single occupancy accommodation is provided at no extra cost to you
  • You don't need to bring long lenses to get incredible images
  • A great guide to client ratio of no more than 1:6
  • Guided by David Miles for NatureLens
  • May be combined with our Winter Wildlife of Yellowstone photography holiday for those who want a longer trip
A Bald Eagle Soars Against The Alaskan Sky The Type Of Image That You Will Be Able To Capture During The Natureslens Bald Eagles & Otters Of Alaska Photography Holiday
A Bald Eagle soars with the Kenai Mountains behind - the type of image that you will be able to capture during the NaturesLens Bald Eagles & Otters of Alaska Photography Holiday
A group of sea otters in the seas off the Kenai Penninsula - the type of image that you will be able to capture during the NaturesLens Bald Eagles & Otters of Alaska Photography Holiday

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance – it is a requirement when booking on any wildlife photography holiday scheduled by NaturesLens that you have adequate travel insurance, we suggest a policy from TrailFinders or Campbell Irvine.

Camera Insurance

Insuring your camera equipment before embarking on any wildlife photographic holiday is crucial. Our trips often involve venturing into remote, & sometimes unpredictable environments where accidents & unexpected incidents occur. Insuring your camera gear provides financial protection against theft, loss, or damage, ensuring your investment is safeguarded.

Wildlife photography involves capturing unique & irreplaceable moments, & without proper insurance, any unforeseen mishap could result in significant monetary losses. By insuring your equipment, you can enjoy peace of mind, knowing that you’re covered in case of any unfortunate events, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring world of wildlife & capture stunning photographs without worry.

We recommend PhotoGuard for amateur photographers or Glover Howe, who we use.

You are invited to join us for our eight-night itinerary to capture dramatic fishing & flight shots, dynamic portraits, close up fly-by’s & more of the Alaskan Bald Eagles

The Sea Otters & Bald Eagles of Alaska photography holiday is a eight-night duration event, that costs £5999 & takes place in Anchorage in United States, between the dates of 8th - 16th March 2026. It is ideal for photographing the Alaskan Bald Eagles of Homer Bay, there should be opportunities for capturing fishing & flight shots, dynamic portraits, close up fly-bys & more. This photography holiday is led by David Miles for NaturesLens.

The Sea Otters & Bald Eagles of Alaska photography holiday is offered on a half board, single occupancy with no single supplement payable basis.

Group size for this photography holiday is a minimum of 4 participants & a maximum of 6, plus David.

We consider this to be a photography holiday requiring easy effort or exertion, if you have any questions about your suitability for this photography holiday, please contact us before making a booking enquiry.

The Sea Otters & Bald Eagles of Alaska photography holiday starts & ends at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Transfers are included between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport & Anchorage then onwards to Homer.

The Sea Otters & Bald Eagles of Alaska photography holiday requires a deposit of £1200 to secure a place.

The Sea Otters & Bald Eagles of Alaska photography holiday is a eight-night duration event, that costs £5999 & takes place in Anchorage in United States, between the dates of 8th - 16th March 2026. It is ideal for photographing the Alaskan Bald Eagles of Homer Bay, there should be opportunities for capturing fishing & flight shots, dynamic portraits, close up fly-bys & more. This photography holiday is led by David Miles for NaturesLens.

The Sea Otters & Bald Eagles of Alaska photography holiday is offered on a half board, single occupancy with no single supplement payable basis.

Group size for this photography holiday is a minimum of 4 participants & a maximum of 6, plus David.

We consider this to be a photography holiday requiring easy effort or exertion, if you have any questions about your suitability for this photography holiday, please contact us before making a booking enquiry.

The Sea Otters & Bald Eagles of Alaska photography holiday starts & ends at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Transfers are included between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport & Anchorage then onwards to Homer.

The Sea Otters & Bald Eagles of Alaska photography holiday requires a deposit of £1200 to secure a place.

NaturesLens photography holidays do not include flights unless it is explicitly stated on the event page. When it is time to book your flights, we will send you the details in plenty of time to allow for bookings at the best available price.

The photography holiday itinerary is subject to change & is to be considered provisional.

NaturesLens photography holidays require a minimum number of participants in order to be viable. If this minimum number is not met, the photography holiday may not go ahead.

In the event that the minimum number for a photography holiday to go ahead is not reached, NaturesLens reserves the right to cancel any given photography holiday. In that event 100% of monies received will be returned. However, NaturesLens is not responsible for expenses incurred by its customers.

Not all mentioned wildlife can be observed & photographed at all times of the year, thus some activities may be considered seasonal & not available.

Please note the cuisine on many of the NaturesLens photography holidays is authentic & typical of the region in which you are travelling. International or western cuisine is often NOT available. If you have any concerns over the food arrangements or have any special dietary requirements, please contact us prior to making a booking.

All personal luggage are the responsibility of the owner & we request that photography holiday participants limit their luggage to the equivalent of one suitcase, one flight bag, one camera bag & tripod. We do not wish to appear dictatorial in this matter & the request is made to ensure space & comfort for everyone in our vehicles.

NaturesLens & its agents act only as agents for the passenger in all matters relating to travel arrangements, & as such, do not assume responsibility for injury, accident, damage, loss, delay or irregularity which may occur via defect of transportation or any other cause.

NaturesLens reserves the right to substitute hotels, & other previously outlined arrangements as necessary, to either improve or equal the travel experience.

NaturesLens reserves the right to pass on to photography holiday participants any additional & unplanned expenditure incurred during a photography holiday, via events beyond the control of NaturesLens. NaturesLens reserves the right to accept or decline any person as a member of any photography holiday.

Payment of deposit by photography holiday participants or their representative constitutes their acceptance of all conditions contained herein.

All bookings are made subject to our terms & conditions.

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