A bald eagle steadies itself on its perch atop a pine tree on Migratory Way in Montague. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ

A bald eagle cries out from its perch atop a pine tree on Migratory Way in Montague. The canal side road is a popular spot for viewing birds, with three eagles seen in the vicinity on this particular day. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ

People watch a bald eagle on Migratory Way in Montague. The canal side road is a great place to see both raptors and aquatic birds. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ