Bald eagle a treat for Lake Hemet counters

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On Saturday, this male bald eagle graced the skies over Lake Hemet while humans counted the eagles for the Forest Service. Photo by Careena Chase

About 32 people attended the U.S. Forest Service Bald Eagle count at Lake Hemet on Saturday, March 10. Anne Poopatanapong and Tony Ault led the event, which successfully observed an eagle soaring over Lake Hemet. Photo by Careena Chase

Photo by Careena Chase

Photo by Careena Chase

Photo by Careena Chase

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