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On
the way, we noticed that the Tundra Swans had returned.
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A
mist lifted just as we drove past the Twin Sisters. How pretty they
looked in the sunshine.
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Oh
boy, our favorite eagle spot was no disappointment!
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Adult
and Immature Bald Eagles dotted the trees, and the air was filled
with their cries.
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This
one was particularly noisy. I think he was the sentinel.
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His
pal seemed quite unconcerned, and set about grooming himself.
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Near
the river, another adult watched me like a errr hawk. ;-)
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Tim
figured that the young eagles were having flying lessons today.
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Large
groups of them swooped and soared overhead.
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Here's
where they all hang out, attracted by the spawning salmon.
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And
this one hangs around the Fish Hatchery, lazy fellow.
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We
decided to take a ride up to Van Zandt Dike, "a mountain
that forces the Middle and South Forks of the Nooksack River to
flow around it. Nearly encircled by these rivers it stands alone,
a forested island." . Here's one lunch view. That's Twin
Sisters Mountain again.
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And
here's Mount Baker hiding behind a hill.
It was a lovely day, all around.
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