Everyday I drive over the Rock Island Arsenal bridge from Illinois into Iowa to babysit my granddaughter. I always see the eagles sitting in the trees and think I need to get some pictures of them. Well today since it was such a nice sunny day and not to cold, I got some pics. Wish I had a more powerful zoom lens to get some closer shots.
When the winter blues set in, it’s time to plan a trip to the Quad Cities for the yearly Bald Eagle Days and Bald Eagle Watch held each January along the Mississippi River. The Quad Cities, which sits on the banks of the Mississippi River, is made up of the cities of Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa, and Moline, East Moline and Rock Island in Illinois.
Each year, from mid-December through February the Quad Cities area serves host to a large majority of Bald Eagles making their annual southern migration from Canada to the unfrozen waters of the Mississippi River.
We have a bald eagle nest close to where we live...I am always amazed at their beauty!
ReplyDeleteWe don't have nearly as many as you do!
Thank you for showing me those...I will have to show my hubby! He will be amazed!
Wow what an awesome picture. They are beautiful birds. Have a good day with your granddaughter.
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Great photos, we have them down here in Texas, and I'm always in awe when I see them here!
ReplyDeleteOh it would be lovely to see a bald eagle up close like that.
ReplyDeleteAren't they just the most majestic birds. And so many all together.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for posting.
Karen
These pics are incredible! What a treat!
ReplyDeleteOh Tammi they are beautiful. I just got back to New Mexico from the Alpha Ill house.... I was there for two months and I was able to see many of the eagles. I missed the bald eagle watch that they we talking about on the news but I am sure it was spectacular..
ReplyDeleteWe will have to visit when I get back there in the spring.
Blessings Maggie
Cedar Hill Rustics
It is fun watching them fish...they swoop down and catch them with what looks like it is easy...We were in the QC yesterday on the same bridge..I think there are more Eagl;es this year don'y t you?
ReplyDeleteare you doing any craft shows this year Tammy? cindy
Wonderful pictures!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing. I think most people could live their life without ever seeing a bald eagle, except in captivity. You are so lucky.
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