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For the love of eagles

by HAILEY HILL
Staff Writer | December 27, 2024 1:09 AM

North Idaho is no stranger to the majesty of bald eagles, as a migrating population of the birds famously make a yearly visit to Lake Coeur d’Alene during the winter months to feed on kokanee salmon.

Several could be seen Thursday afternoon diving for salmon off Higgens Point, providing a spectacle for those who chose to venture out in the rainy conditions.

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