Watching for Wings
Bird-Watching Tips
The raft moves silently down a calm stretch of river, quiet as the
whisper of feathers in the wind. In the trees ahead, a flash of color, a
snippet of birdsong. . . .
When youre not caught up in the excitement of running white water, a
raft can make a wonderful platform for bird-watching. All kinds of
wildlife, including birds, are drawn to the river. Some, like ospreys,
bald eagles, and kingfishers, come to fish. Mergansers and great blue
herons head for the quiet backwaters near the banks. Swallows flit low
over the water to snatch insects or take a quick sip on the wing. Other
songbirds scour the riverbank trees and bushes for insects. The river
can be an open-air highway for birds.
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