![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibaXX13oIgZgl5gqTH9eX1FqUSlUvH2KsDZ-XdvHT1nkEVNtcJReRUhgWob8BNX_7tkZ6pPvtj1UtlVKtDDZHq9IX7cK2rVXP5TD-7BIlOFTB0LOc8j3__7RGtN75cVvtQ4Y0ZLsNNwSeN/s640/eagle+flight+back*move_2643.jpg)
Any chicagoland birder can tell you Locks 13 and 14 will produce hundreds of eagles, numbers peaking in January and February. I counted 99 in this image.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghw83ReZG9Jr229latIv_t9QdCAWCQiL9E9vpZ_cWbphmwM_GdkKYeh-cXoIbQmgJsdAtSQlhMUaawLN0OveZhKr_cTR8opqghsgPheKO9sCPZ3Y2RLH7ZkF5-znxb099sh55UCSoIzNVh/s640/eagle+tree+with+flight_2547.jpg)
The sky was perfect! The temperature was not!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVo7Oq4naDeYnmPqHLayxNdeURkCE7oEL5pKZrIC5JrHNH_HwCBW_EMLaPFAmI7Xscqdv0GjvQWa5qLloD69OTTOHe6wOcLPYoadxgpNsHLq2cKOhFOniQ5VW9SUJusi_5YfJfYpXiUr-O/s640/eagle+soar+clouds_2065.jpg)
Our first stop was lock 14 where, believe it or not, the parking lot provides the closest views. This shot proves the theory.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkSAJBZmCwOFCRRamFdg9C35BDkOeJr9RKGKbNggMJUUxouhYUDJwpJiFTysh0nXAb9Hms_K3yQwFDgyJ63jFrEU4UNT-7-Z14o2HjR4ssiL0ilryrJNHSAxFwWt8ijg-OKx2fTeqHP93m/s640/imm+eagle+roost1988.jpg)
It was a great day and well worth the trip, although I couldn't get home fast enough, it was a long thaw getting home.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKVUPVKWvVGLAAPuwacJNxJROXTMOU-JMaWCTRJCuRHfyJQnd7Xg60b-I0axBvTMF0Ckneu1c7VEU5pKzbqr5XnD8Qg5ZdvCFWg2aTz5gELyjiL9T6KmuMKwKsa_JEkL4yuX9yrSHZLa2A/s640/almost+adult+soar_2619.jpg)
17 comments:
Only thing I can say is "WOW".
That is just awesome! I'm so glad you went!
There are few words to describe this.Awesome!Your pictures are so-o-o beautiful.
Blessings,Ruth
Great photos of the eagles!
Wow..I had no idea all those Eagles would congregate together like that..
I have allot to learn for sure.
thanks for you nice blog..i am enjoying it!
This was a remarkable post, Hannibal! I know you have seen a great number of eagles before..but 99+ is amazing.. I was so excited at seeing two last summer. Sooo glad you made the trip! Thanks!
You know, we often have good sightings in parking lots - We saw a gallery a few months ago from a photographer who makes all his shots from parking lots - and he, like you, had some wonderful images.
These shots are just so wonderful! I just couldn't imagine being there and looking across the river and seeing 99 bald eagles. I clicked the photo bigger and was so thrilled to see them look like they are growing on trees like apples! I just love visiting here.
Awesome! Can't even imagine seeing that many Eagles at one time. I love the close up in the tree with the mouth open! You get the most wonderful pictures Hannibal. I'm so glad you endured the cold...
Exhilarating and beautiful photos! I love the one where it looks like the eagle is flying up towards the sky like a jet.
Very Nice!!!
99 eagles... unbelievable!
We get many eagles on our rivers here in WA....not sure if they've ever counted 99+ in one location!! Amazing!!
Looks like a wonderful place to visit... thanks for sharing
Wowzer...99 plus and I seldom see even one and I LOVE your new heador!
I am not a birder - but can certainly understand that you can get hooked. WOW, beautiful.....
wonderful shots of the Baldie my friend :-)
Love that close up of the youngster.
Post a Comment