Matt's parents recently moved from Bountiful to Farmington. Neighboring to the South is a large farming field. Through the fall we watched vines grow and pumpkins appear. Along the East of that field runs a river with large trees lining its banks. Through the past few months we have watched dozens of bald eagles perch on the highest branches or soar through the air. The occasional Sunday dinner includes taking turns with Grandpa's binoculars. Last week, 55 eagles were within the trees at one time. What an amazing sight!
This Tuesday, the day after the foot of new snow, Matt had the day off work. I easily convinced him to head on a drive to spot more eagles. Blue sky and eagles are uplifting! We drove through Farmington Bay, thinking we'd find a better spot for up close viewing. While we did find a place for potential picnics in the future (we will return during other migrating and nesting months), we really just discovered that Grandma's back balcony is the best view in the area. We eventually stopped at Grandma's for that amazing view - Paige with her personal binoculars in tote, I with my camera. Too bad the batteries were on the brink and the zoom doesn't go closer. But even if it could, no picture is near as amazing as seeing handfuls of the American bird in person.
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