Bald Eagles are found near lakes, rivers and shorelines throughout British Columbia. Bald Eagles nest in the largest live trees in a forest canopy, often choosing trees with broken tops, large open crowns, or a major fork which will support their massive nests. The most suitable trees are large species - such as Douglas Fir - that are long-lived, deep-rooted, and resilient to prevailing winds. Bald Eagles nest close to their feeding areas, usually within a kilometre of shorelines, in order to minimize the energy used in bringing food back to the nest. They prefer fish, but will also eat rodents, birds, small mammals, crustaceans, or sometimes carrion (dead animals). Although these and other large birds of prey are often seen soaring overhead, human activities can threaten their survival. The loss of available nesting and feeding habitats, as well as disturbance from human presence, reduces the birds’ ability to thrive and successfully raise their young.