Missoula - from April 23 to April 26

I drove from Helena to Missoula and encountered some pretty spectacular scenery.  
DSC01651a.JPG (29788 bytes) These are on the road to Missoula.
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DSC01663a.JPG (18549 bytes) Hooded Mergansers in the Bitterroot Valley, south of Missoula
DSC01671.jpg (22729 bytes) More scenes from the Bitterroot Valley
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DSC01710a.jpg (22091 bytes) Osprey nest
DSC01723a-net.JPG (60963 bytes) These pix are from a park in Missoula.  The bird is an American Dipper.
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DSC01732.jpg (16107 bytes) Some interesting shots while waiting for the plane at Missoula airport.
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