Eagles Nest Viewpoint - Metaline, Washington
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
N 48° 48.686 W 117° 24.174
11U E 470419 N 5406572
There are four signs at the Eagles Nest Viewpoint on the North Pend Oreille Scenic Byway, Hwy 31: 10 km north of Ione and 5 km south of Metaline.
Waymark Code: WMXWXW
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 03/10/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
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There are four signs at this interpretive center that overlooks the Pend Oreille River. There is ample parking, pause awhile and maybe you will see the eagles across the river in the cottonwood trees.

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 location, 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:

Eagle Nest Viewpoint:
This site is named for the Bald Eagle nest in the tall cottonwood trees across the river (Pend Oreille River). The Bald Eagles are often seen flying up and down the river to their various fishing areas.

This is a view of the cottonwood trees across the river.


Describe - Highway or Road number: Hwy. 31

Closest town or city: Metaline, Washington

Number of parking spots available: 25

Winter View: yes

Summer View: yes

Year around access ?: yes

Comfort station on site: no

Is a photo of an "Information Sign"included?: Yes

Name if a website describes this location.: Not listed

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