The fishing platform referred to by Tom has been closed this winter due to ice build up. I'm not sure when it is scheduled to re-open, some time soon I would imagine. Back in November I found a Black-headed Gull on the upriver roosting rocks. It stood there for hours, but in the next few days spent most of its time flying around that fishing platform. Dean DiTomasso got awesome point-blank photos of it while standing on the platform. Jim Pawlicki and I subsequently spent some time viewing from the spot. Looks at close birds are epic, but the spot comes with its own set of viewing vagaries and is probably best used in conjunction with other overlooks. It's not well known because there was previously no real parking at the bottom of the hill, thus effectively limiting access. The parking area has recently been enlarged. Dave Wheeler.
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