Thursday, February 15, 2007

Bell's Landing at Banner Marsh, before the Snow Storm!

 

 

Sunset over the Marsh.
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American Tree Sparrow at Bell's Landing, Banner Marsh.
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Northern Harrier at Banner Marsh.
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Cross roads at Bell's Landing.
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Short-earted Owl.
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Sunset over Bell's Landing at Banner Marsh.
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Northern Harrier moving in quickly.
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Northern Harrier over the grasslands at Bell's Landing.
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American Tree Sparrow near the suspension bridge at Bell's Landing.
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Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Eagles on the Mississippi River

Last Saturday my friend and I drove to Lock and Dam 13 on the Mississippi, near Fulton, IL to see the eagles that have been reported in large numbers. We were not disappointed. More than 400 eagles were flying over the water, sitting on the ice, and perching in the trees across the river. It was so cold that we could only stay outside for a few minutes at a time before going back to the car to warm up. We crossed the river at Fulton and drove south to Lock and Dam 14 and 15. L&D 13 definitely had the most spectacular view of hundreds of eagles. We also saw many many Red-tailed Hawks as we drove through the Mississippi River Valley.

 

 

Eagles at Lock and Dam 15, Davenport, IA.
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Eagles at Lock and Dam 14.
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Mallard with a Fish.
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Bald Eagles over Lock and Dam 13.
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Immature Eagle at Lock and Dam 13.
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Immature Bald Eagle.
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Lock and Dam 13.
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Eagles at Lock and Dam 13 on the Mississippi River.
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