Deming Homestead Eagle Park
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Deming Homestead Eagle Park |
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HABITAT: |
100-acre preserve w/ grassy banks by braided channels of Nooksack River, wetland sloughs lined by alders and cedars. |
BIRDING: |
In spring, look for Spotted Sandpipers, Yellow-rumped Warblers, and Harlequin Ducks. Spotted Towhees, Bushtits, American Dippers, Steller’s Jays, Dark-eyed Juncos, House Finches, and Evening Grosbeaks are seen anytime, while many Bald Eagles gather here in winter. |
VIEWING: |
Paths at river’s edge provide good viewing in December of eagles feeding on spawned-out salmon. |
ACCESS: |
From Hwy 20 at milepost 66, turn north onto Hwy 9. Drive 21.6 miles. Turn right (east) at Hwy 9 milepost 79.3 onto Mt. Baker/Hwy 542. Drive 0.4 mile. Turn right (southeast) onto Truck Rd. Drive 0.6 mile to the park. |