Mackinaw River Eaglets

My most recent photo of one of “our” eaglets, who have become relatively tolerant of my almost daily attempts at photographing them.  I stop quickly, take a few shots, then move on.

Portrait, July 12, 2011

Portrait, July 7, 2011

This photo was taken just after the eaglets have “fledged” or flown away from the nest.
 

Portait, June 20, 2011

 
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Fresh Water Mussel Shell

Fresh water mussel found in the Mackinaw River near Lexington, Illinois

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Black-eyed Susan Profile

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Catching Breakfast

 

This young Sharp-shinned Hawk was successful in capturing a morning meal.  The hawk was fast, the cardinal slow.

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