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On the way to a special treat . . . IMG_2549
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"On the left side of that Douglas-fir" . . . IMG_2557
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Larry's superb Swarovski spotting scope . . . IMG_2552
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('digiscoped' with binoculars) . . . IMG_2554
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Our first view of the Common Raven Nest through the Swarovski scope. . . IMG_2555
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video of Empty Nest through the Swarovski scope . . . IMG_2556
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Common Raven spotted nearby consuming some sort of prey . . . IMG_2558
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Adult took remainder of prey to nest (in the first seconds, one "open mouth" is visible). Also, we hear various vocalizations including Brown Creeper . . . IMG_2559-2
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A Red-breasted Sapsucker almost certainly made these holes . . . IMG_2563
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A past Barred Owl nest hole site, found by Larry . . . IMG_2564
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After we "had" both Ruby-crowned and Golden-crowned Kinglets and heard Hutton's Vireo . . . IMG_2566
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RCKI top, HUVI bottom, GCKI right . . . (thank you Larry for your fabulous photos!) . . . IMG_2567
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Mallard male with 'ducktail' . . . IMG_2569
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Better view of his 'ducktail' . . . IMG_2571
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A fortuitous 'split' in this beech tree . . . IMG_2574
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... has deeper holes near the top, and we thank Larry's careful observation skills, for noting that . . . IMG_2573
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One of the BRCR pair re-entering the nest hole: could it be food on this trip? . . . IMG_2580
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View of the adult female Bald Eagle ("Eva") low in the nest suggesting incubation, all thanks to Larry! . . . IMG_2575