Staredown

Birds March 16, 2021

Staredown

This fella wanted no part of me being in the area. He and his mate have an area they are patrolling at a nook in the river. I was really

Birds, Winter February 13, 2021

Pre-Flight

Snow, cold, ice – happy to get the environment this awesome bird is able to thrive in – temps close to zero, windchill – 18 or so. The barge channel

Birds February 12, 2021

Behind the Buds

At first I was annoyed that this one was behind the branches, but as I looked at it, I actually thing it adds a nice bit of texture and environ

Birds January 13, 2021

The Bronze

Did another drive-by after lunch on the way back to work – was scoping for eagles hanging out on the ice, but no luck. However, this Cooper’s Hawk was there

Birds, Winter January 8, 2021

Eagles in Rome

Swung down to the rivers edge in Rome this afternoon and found this pair hanging out, surveying the river. Another grayish-white day – about a week straight of this strange

Birds, Winter January 3, 2021

Snowbird

Just a hawk “chillin'” in the snow covered trees.

Birds November 26, 2020

Tubbs

Saw this “little” guy in a tree on my way to work a couple of days ago. Yep, always have my camera available at all times. I thought this dude

Birds September 9, 2020

Peek-a-boo

Was walking Heidi tonight and this guy was keeping an eye on us – well we saw him too! The hawks and owls are out looking for squirrels and rabbits

Birds August 23, 2020

Growing Up

This eagle is finally at the stage of being on its own. It has been soaring all over the lake this week – and actually terrorizing the young loon and

Birds August 14, 2020

Prairie Finch

I always carry my camera when I walk Heidi these days because you never know what you might see and miss.

Birds August 11, 2020

Long Time No See

I haven’t seen any of these fabulous birds since May – here in Peoria on my nightly doggie walk of Heidi. Well lo-and-behold spotted this fine feathered creature looking down

Birds August 8, 2020

Hawk Take-off

Yep, another big bird taking off from a power line. Standard fare – Red Tailed Hawk back here in gross central Illinois.