We are uniquely located in one of the largest eagle wintering habitats in the northeast. Our educational and outreach efforts focus on the Upper Delaware River watershed in New York and Pennsylvania and the lower Hudson River Valley of New York.

Our mission

"To protect the eagle and other birds of prey and to promote habitat conservation through education, research and public involvement."

Our Goal

To provide the safest and least intrusive viewing experience through education, data collection and promoting a stewardship ethic.

The Eagle Institute grew out of a grassroots effort of people who wanted to help protect the large number of eagles that migrated to this area every winter and were concerned about the growing number of people who were coming to see them. Today, about 40 volunteers staff popular eagle viewing locations each winter to help visitors find the eagles and to provide helpful information to the eagle watcher. Equipped with binoculars and telescopes, the volunteers also monitor the eagle population, looking for wing tags, leg bands and other identifying markings. Observation blinds, signs and interpretive exhibits also help educate the eagle watcher.

We compile our data into Data Reports that we share with the experts who are responsible for making the resource management and protection decisions. In addition to the on-site volunteers, The Eagle Institute provides guided habitat field trips and promote Eagle Etiquette, so eagle watchers will know how to view eagles in the safest and least intrusive way. We act as an information clearinghouse for the thousands of people who seek information about eagles in this region each season.

We are supported by membership fees, grants and donations.

A copy of The Eagle Institute Certificate of Incorporation, IRS 501c3 determination letter and Incorporation By-laws are available for review at the corporate office location.