Visit one of North America's largest gatherings (surpassed only by Haines AK!) of bald eagles converging on spawning salmon in the Fraser Valley from November through January, with peak eagle numbers reaching between 1000 and over 2000 during late November to early January. The gathering of eagles and spawning salmon offer phenomenol spectacles of nature at several viewing sites along the Chehalis and Harrison Rivers, and Harrison Bay in the Lower Fraser Valley. See some of the 100s of trumpeter swans and other waterfowl also wintering in area. Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival is scheduled for November 17-18, 2012. For bald eagle festival info, see: www.FraserValleyBaldEagleFestival.ca. Viewing sites are located near Agassiz, Harrison Mills and Deroche, BC - approx 1 hour E of Vancouver. SEE LEADER NOTES FOR DETAILS.

**Members only. Minimum 4.

**Required prior to registration:
Current Passport, or enhanced WA drivers license (or enhanced WA ID) required for US/Canada border crossings.

If adverse weather forecast (mostly rain or snowy), trip may be rescheduled to Dec 8-9 or following weekend.

During the weekend, we'll be walking or hiking short distances (2-4+ miles/day, minimal elevation change) at: Eagle Point Community Park, Harrison Bay shoreline at Kilby Histo... More

**Members only. Minimum 4.

**Required prior to registration:
Current Passport, or enhanced WA drivers license (or enhanced WA ID) required for US/Canada border crossings.

If adverse weather forecast (mostly rain or snowy), trip may be rescheduled to Dec 8-9 or following weekend.

During the weekend, we'll be walking or hiking short distances (2-4+ miles/day, minimal elevation change) at: Eagle Point Community Park, Harrison Bay shoreline at Kilby Historic Park, Chehalis River trail, Chehalis/Inch Hatchery and trails, and Nicomen slough dike trails.

Eagle numbers and viewing tend to be much better during early- to mid-December, than during the November festival dates.

Bring camera, binoculars and/or scope, and lunch. Leader will have camera and will share binoculars, scope, and field guide.

Kathy's Korner blog - Lower Fraser eagles and estuary activity: http://ibabc033chehalisestuary.blogspot.com/2011/11/phenomenal.html (for more, see other mid-Nov to Dec 2011 entries)

Motel and camping nearby, recommended for Friday & Saturday evenings (Kilby Park, Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs). Recommended accommodations available from leader or see www.tourismharrison.com and www.missionchamber.bc.ca.

Approx drive time to Kilby from Seattle: approx 3-1/4 hrs. Carpooling recommended from Seattle/Everett area.

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