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Jean Keene, known as the "Eagle Lady," has been living in a campground on the Homer Spit since her relocation to Alaska in 1977. Jean began feeding a pair of eagles on the Spit shortly after her arrival. Jean worked for a seafood plant where she had permission to gather surplus and freezer burned fish for the eagles. After ten years, more than 200 eagles were coming by Jean's place for breakfast. At age eighty-two, Jean still loads the fish into barrels and then into her pickup for the short drive home. Before she doles the fish out to the eagles, she chops them into smaller chunks making it easier for them to carry. Currently, Jean feeds 200 to 300 eagles about 500 lbs. of fish daily from late December through mid April.
Beginning June 1, 2006, the "Eagle Lady" will be the only person who can feed eagles within Homer city limits. Jean Keene received a special exemption from the Homer City Council which passed a ban on feeding eagles. She will be allowed to continue feeding the eagles until 2010.
HomerNews.com - Council gives "Eagle Lady" feeding rights
Fire damages Eagle Lady's home Jean Keene escapes unharmed
In order to have enough fish for the winter feeding season, Jean must purchase fish year-round.
If you would like to assist Jean with purchasing fish for the eagles, please send donations to her at this address:
Jean Keene
Box 1932
Homer, AK
99603 |
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The eagles are fed during all weather conditions.
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