Every winter bald eagles return to the middle Mississippi River valley. They migrate from the frozen waters of central Canada and the Great Lake states in search of more favorable conditions. A great place to view a part of this population is along Route 100, or The Great River Road, from Alton, Illinois to Grafton, Illinois. This past Saturday promised bearable temperatures and beautiful sunshine so we took a leisurely scenic drive and were rewarded with abundant opportunities for eagle and waterfowl viewing. The smaller birds and ducks are fascinating to observe in their natural icy habitat and over the countless years of January days spent eagle watching, the beauty and power of these magnificent birds never ceases to amaze.
An eagle family on an a floe ^
Male squawking at another that was hovering over his perch ^
Little ducks, maybe mergansers but not sure ^
A lone heron ^
I did not see the little bird when I was taking this shot! ^
An immature fellow ^
Majestic flight ^
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