Today we went on an adventure by the airport. We were on the hunt for the breathtaking great grey owl (yes, I am obsessed with owls). Unfortunately, we didn't have luck with the great greys, but did see a bald eagle and a northern hawk owl, just as remarkable. We took a walk down the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and got a beautiful glimpse of downtown Anchorage, all while airplanes took off right over our heads. Such a cool, and beautiful, day!
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Tagged bald eagle |
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Northern hawk owl |
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Mt Susitna, or Sleeping Lady |
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Downtown Anchorage |
If I had a dollar for every time I have used the word beautiful in the past 17 months, I'm pretty sure I'd be rich.