Stiles Thomas promised today would be a big day at the Stateline Hawk Lookout in Alpine, and for once he was right.

We saw more than 700 Broadwings -- some were distant specs (pointed out by Stateline's excellent raptor spotters) but some were so insanely close that we had to take out restraining orders.

Quite a few Bald Eagles, too, fairly close as well.

Here are a few highlights

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