Nevada wildlife
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Golden Eagles soar over open sagebrush and mountain slopes.
See the Golden Eagle up close
Best months
Sep · Oct · Nov
Look for them on clear autumn mornings when thermals develop; check local wildlife reports for recent sightings.
Where to look
Great Basin National ParkRuby Lake National Wildlife RefugeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Conservation status
Widespread year-round resident in Nevada's Great Basin
Good to know
What is the best time to see Golden Eagles in Nevada?
Autumn (September through November) offers good viewing as eagles become more active foraging before winter.
Where specifically in the Great Basin region should I look?
Great Basin National Park, especially near the Snake Range foothills, and the open sagebrush areas around Ruby Lake.
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