Eagle Nests in Vancouver's Stanley Park

Vancouver"s Stanley Park Dining Pavilion

Atop a towering Douglas-fir tree, in a many-peopled area, this nest is located in the Malkin Bowl section of Stanley Park, near The Dining Pavilion. From the steps of The Dining Pavilion look high in the trees, slightly to your left... you'll see it!

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Visitor Info & Map

Stanley Park's Cathedral Trail

This nest is high in the upper branches of a towering 500 year old plus Douglas-fir tree. It boasts the distinction of being the oldest and largest averie in Stanley Park. Start your search at the Lost Lagoon entrance to the Cathedral Trail. Proceed to the junction which connects with the Bridle Path and the Lees Trail. The huge Douglas-fir is actually on the Lees Trail. Go right from the Cathedral Trail unto the Lees Trail... it's there, almost immediately, on the left side of the trail. To view the averie, walk up the Bridle Path for a minute or so, then turn around. You'll see the nest high on your left.

Tunnel Trail Nest

Park 1.5 kilometers past Brockton Point. On the Tunnel Trail, walk counter-clockwise. High in a Douglas-fir tree, the nest is soon seen on the right. It'll take a keen eye, but you will spot it.

Pipeline Road Perch Tree

While viewing the Tunnel Trail Nest, check out the Pipeline Road Perch Tree. On the Tunnel Trail, walk counter-clockwise, then go right where it comes out on Pipeline Road. The perch tree is a short distance down on the right. With any luck, the resident eagle will be waiting for you! Continue your walk around to and again on the Tunnel Trail. This way, you will be afforded a view from a different angle.

Stanley Park's Merilees Trail

Park at or just past Prospect Point, and walk to the Siwash Rock Trail entrance. At the fork in the trail, go right to continue on the Siwash Rock Trail. As you walk, keep an eye to the left. Soon you will spot the tall Douglas-fir, with the nest perched high in the branches. If you are lucky, two great eagles will be there to greet you! Take time to appreciate the great view of Siwash Rock, then continue on around left to the Merilees Trail. Your walk will bring you once again the nesting tree, this time on your left. Follow the Merilees Trail back to the fork in the trail, then back to your vehicle.

Bald Eagles are so named because they are "white-headed". Balde is an Old English term meaning white.

Adult males and females are identical in color... white heads and tails, with blackish-brown bodies. Their feet and beaks are yellow.

Eagles mature at about 4 or 5 years of age, and live to about 30.

With up to a 7-foot wingspan, having a height of 3 to 3 1/2 feet, and weighing 8 to 15 pounds, these great birds of prey can lift about 4 pounds. The female is larger than the male.

An eagle's diet consists primarly of fish, but circumstance can force them to dine on carrion.

These 'eagle-eyed' birds have exemplary eyesight, and are strong swimmers.

Eagle pairs remain together until they are parted by the death of one of them.

Eaglets have all their feathers by 10 to 12 weeks of age. At this time, they are nearly full grown and can make maiden flights from their nest.

Juvenile eagles are a mixture of brown and white, becoming almost solid brown as they progress to adulthood.