@captainjohnchincoteague: Captain John has a deep love and passion for the bald eagles. He loves tracking local avian populations and mastering their natural patterns. Operating out of the Assateague Channel, he has a uncanny ability to spot these raptors stems from a deep behavioral knowledge of their nesting locations, territory boundaries, and preferred perches. Because fish is the primary food source for bald eagles on Chincoteague Island, he actively tracks the movements of local fish populations through the saltwater channels to anticipate exactly where the eagles will hunt. Decades of consistent scouting allow his seasoned eyes to separate a distant eagle from the landscape instantly, reading subtle shifts in the marsh grass or treelines to guide visitors directly to these majestic birds in their natural habitat. Come experience island life! 🏝️ #chincoteague #birdwatching #birding #eagles