Bald Eagle from yesterday, gifted me this shot and many more as she flew by 3 times: I was getting photos of 2 heron as she watched from the other side, saw what I was doing then stole the spotlight: #eagle #nature #birds #wildlife #photography

Here's the Red-bellied Woodpecker I meant to post yesterday: #birds #nature #wildlife

Starlings by the Rock River yesterday: #birds

Shot of the day, Red-bellied Woodpecker on ice, Rock River this morning (I broke ice for 3 days to get a boat in, then got stuck on an ice jam 12" thick, but this one bird made it worth it): #birds #nature #photography

Hazy, long distance shot of the river yesterday, Eagles and Goldeneyes: #nature #river

Coopers hawk from last year at this time: #hawk #birds #raptor #nature

Move over Karen, here's Pam:

I rabn down and broke through 10" of ice at the boat ramp. Hopefully I will able to get out soon! Juvenile Bald Eagle from today: #birds #raptor #eagle #nature

Male Coopers hawk along the river #birds #hawk

Some R candidates bury their party label! They want the benefits of the party without the accountability.

A few from out my window today, Hairy Woodpecker, Redbellied Woodpecker, male and female Cardinals: #songbirds #birds #nature

Bald Eagle, Rock River 2026: #birds #nature

Redbellied Woodpecker came to visit: #birds #woodpecker

From my archives, 8/2019, Mississippi River: #photography #river

Bald Eagle maneuvering to catch a fish, Rock River 1/23/26: #BirdsOfBluesky #WildlifePhotography #Illinois #PhotographersUnited #birds #nature #photography #wildlife #raptor

Close up of Bald Eagle in flight looking at me while flying over the Rock River between Sterling Rock Falls IL. : #BirdsOfBluesky #WildlifePhotography #Illinois #PhotographersUnited #birds #nature #photography #wildlife #raptor

Bald Eagle silhouette in front of the dam - Rock River 2/23/26: #BirdsOfBluesky #WildlifePhotography #Illinois #PhotographersUnited #birds #nature #photography #wildlife #raptor

I am losing track of what I haven't posted, here is an Eagle dropping down on a fish, Rock River the other day: #BirdsOfBluesky #WildlifePhotography #Illinois #PhotographersUnited #birds #nature #photography #wildlife #raptor #Rockfalls

Male Cardinal does have red pigment and is actually red, unlike the Bluejay that scatters light as blue. From my yard recently: #BirdsOfBluesky #WildlifePhotography #Illinois #PhotographersUnited #birds #nature #photography

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Bald Eagle from last week at the lower dam, Rock River feeding on a large shad while in flight: #BirdsOfBluesky #WildlifePhotography #Illinois #raptor #PhotographersUnited #birds #nature #wildlife #wednesdaywildlife

Blue Jays aren't actually blue, they are brown, but they scatter light making them appear blue to our eyes. Here's a recent BluJay out my window: #BirdsOfBluesky #WildlifePhotography #Illinois #Corvid #PhotographersUnited #birds #nature #wildlife

I could removed the red, but it tells the story. This eagle sits near parked cars at the dam to eat in peace away from other eagles. Bald Eagle looking up and another Eagle flying over: #photographersofBlueSky #NaturePhotography #Photography #BirdsOfBluesky #WildlifePhotography #Illinois #raptor

Juvenile Bald Eagle from last week at the boat ramp looking up at his buddies above: #photographersofBlueSky #NaturePhotography #Photography #BirdsOfBluesky #WildlifePhotography #Illinois #raptor

Its about time:

Bald Eagle cruising over the Rock River dam tailwaters looking for shad: #photographersofBlueSky #NaturePhotography #Photography #BirdsOfBluesky #WildlifePhotography #Illinois #raptor

Bald Eagle going for a shad on the Rock River last week. The shad have a die off in the winter and they roll over the dam while the Eagles wait for them: #photographersofBlueSky #NaturePhotography #Photography #BirdsOfBluesky #WildlifePhotography #Illinois #raptor

Bald Eagle diving for fish on the Rock River in northwest Illinois (Try again with tags and alt text): #birds #raptor #illinois_wildlife #wildlife #nature #photography #river #eagle #rock_falls #sterling_IL #rock_river

I tried one side for the 3rd try & again I got skunked. I could see eagles feeding on the other side & no one was around. So I went to the other side. I missed the early morning action but did get a few pics before I quit. Bald Eagle searching for fish from this week, Rock River: #birds #nature

I appreciate all the likes & comments, it keeps me at it even though they don't get seen by many. Bald Eagle at the lower dam yesterday: #birds #eagle

Eagles battling over a fish this morning - no one was hurt: #birds #eagle #nature #wildlife

Bald Eagle dropping out of the sky from this week over the Rock River: #eag;e #nature #wildlife #birds #nature_photograpy

Bald Eagle hoovering from this week: #eagle #birds #wildlife #raptor

Bald Eagle eating a fish from this week: #eagle #nature #birds

#birds #raptor #photography #raptor #nature Bald Eagle from this week, Rock River:

Bald Eagle on the hunt for fish over the Rock River this week: #eagle #birds #nature_photography #raptor

I did have a good day yesterday, I didn't know if I had anything or not with the silent shutter, thick gloves and frozen fingers. But I am pleased with what I got. Bald Eagle from yesterday: #birds #nature #eagle #raptor

Rock River this frigged morning, with 20 mph north winds & 40 below: #raptor #birds #eagle #nature

Family photo, Herbie & Leo:

Jack Smith is testifying now!

Bald Eagle from last time out: #nature

Red-bellied Red bellied Woodpecker from yesterday: #birds #nature

Bald Eagle, Rock River: #birds #eagle

Great Blue Heron from last time out on the Rock River, there's 4 of them hanging out together, about 6 or more around: #birds

I keep seeing this same eagle around and there are dozens in the area, I think he likes me. Juvenile Bald Eagle coming in for a landing:

White tailed Deer from yesterday: #wildlife #nature

Juvenile Bald Eagle from this morning: #birds #nature

Bluejay out my window: #birds

People don't realize how close to the edge our country is on.

This coopers hawk flew by while I was out on the river: #hawk #birds