Eagles - Metaline, Washington
Posted by: T0SHEA
N 48° 48.686 W 117° 24.174
11U E 470419 N 5406571
These four Flora and Fauna Signs are at Eagle Nest Viewpoint on the North Pend Oreille Scenic Byway, Hwy 31: 10 km north of Ione and 5 km south of Metaline.
Waymark Code: WMXWXN
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 03/10/2018
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There are four signs at Eagle Nest Viewpoint:
Habitat & Inhabitants:
Discusses the riparian zone in this case the Pend Oreille River watershed. It mentions the diverse populations of fish, birds and mammals.
Our National Bird: The Bald Eagle
Explains the physical characteristics of both males and females, diet, population, and nesting. A small section about our National Bird.
Family Matters:
Bald Eagles are discussed mating for life, about their nesting preferences, laying of eggs, feeding the hatchlings, and the development of the eaglets.
North Pend Oreille Scenic Byway:
Provides a You Are Here Map with a short explanation about this location: Eagles Nest Viewpoint stop #4 on the route.