In the trees ahead, a flash of color, a snippet of birdsong. . . . When you're not caught up in the excitement of running white water, a raft can make a wonderful platform for bird-watching. All kinds of wildlife, including birds, are drawn to the river. Some, like ospreys, bald eagles, and kingfishers, come to fish. Mergansers and great blue herons head for the quiet backwaters near the banks.
Swallows flit low over the water to snatch insects or take a quick sip on the wing.
Other songbirds scour the riverbank trees and bushes for insects. The river can be an open-air highway for birds. All rights reserved.