Golden eagles are one of the most common raptors found in Montana. Eagles establish territories on and around many of the cliffs that could be used by peregrine falcons. Like the owls, they prey on the young peregrines as they fledge from the nesting ledges.

Montana Bald Eagle populations have increased dramatically since DDT was banned. The bald eagle nests in trees but frequented the river corridors where peregrines nest. Bald eagles probably prey on the newly fledged young peregrine falcons.