Drayton Harbor overlook, 4-22-13. Original plan was to drive by two of the local nests as sunset approached in hopes of getting eagle in nest with nice light at sunset (8:11 p.m.) Plans change after observing mature eagles atop fir tree looking toward White Rock, B.C., with Coastal Mountains in background. This location is from one of the highest points in Semiahmoo that provides good views looking north toward Canada. Click to enlarge all photos.

7:34 p.m.


7:38 p.m.

Overlook continued. Looking north toward water tower on Semiahmoo Spit (first photo), close-up of mature eagles (second photo) and Semiahmoo marina and old cannery buildings (third photo).

7:39 p.m.


7:39 p.m.


7:40 p.m.

Overlook, continued. Decide to pass on direct western view of sunset and wait for the sky to change color to the north after the sun has set. Sky turns pink over the mountains, and fortunately the eagles decide to remain on the tree branch.

8:05 p.m.


8:13 p.m. (two minutes after sunset)

Overlook, continued. Street lights now visible in White Rock while eagles stay on tree branch. Series of four photos.

8:16 p.m.


8:21 p.m.


8:30 p.m.

8:31 p.m.

Overlook, continued. Wide view showing (from bottom) Drayton Harbor, Semiahmoo Spit, Semiahmoo Bay, White Rock, Coastal Mountains and pink sky.

8:34 p.m.

Overlook, continued. Night skiing. Lights now visible from what I believe is the Grouse Mountain sky area in North Vancouver to the left of the eagles.

8:37 p.m.


8:38 p.m.


8:40 p.m.

Overlook, continued. Final night photo looking north toward White Rock and the mountains beyond. Eagles flew off in the dark a couple of minutes before this photo was taken after remaining on the branch for more than an hour while being observed.

9:01 p.m.


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