July

Summer in bloom: A song sparrow perches July 20 on fireweed beginning to bloom at the Brotherhood Bridge Park.

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Wildlife viewing: A crewman named Luchian from the cruise ship Zuiderdam looks for mountain goats with the aid of powerful mounted binoculars July 3 in Marine Park. Luchian, dressed in a moose suit, was taking a break from having his photo taken with tourists. This picture was singled out by The Associated Press for excellence.