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Golden eagle chicks monitored by researchers

Golden eagle chicks in a nest near Asotin, Washington. (Paul Wik / Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)
Golden eagle chicks in a nest near Asotin, Washington. (Paul Wik / Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)

WILDLIFE WATCHING -- Paul Wik, state Fish and Wildlife Department district biologist in southeastern Washington, checked a golden eagle nest south of Asotin recently to determine the age of the chicks.

Researchers plan to capture one chick pre-fledging to install a solar powered transmitter.

Here's a story about the state's efforts to monitor the big eagles.



Rich Landers
Rich Landers joined The Spokesman-Review in 1977. He is the Outdoors editor for the Sports Department writing and photographing stories about hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, conservation, nature and wildlife and related topics.

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