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Bald Eagles at Lock and Dam 14 - 01-13-13
Last year I had the pleasure of seeing the Bald Eagles at Lock and Dam 14 in Iowa. This I went to see the Bald Eagles on Sunday January 13, 2013. Here are some of the images I took that day.
The Lock and Dam 14 is approximately 117 miles from my house. It is a basic trip due west on 88 and then 80.
It was a cold day. The temperature at 1pm was 14F with wind chills in the single digits.
After about 40 Minutes of waiting we finally started to see some action over the Mississippi River.
Eagles started flying over the river looking for food. They would come in waves each lasting about 10 to 15 minutes then taking a break for about 30 to 40 minutes between waves.
The locals would fill frozen fish with air then toss them into the river to bring the eagles closer to shore.
The Eagles would swoop in and grab the fish from the river making for a great photo-op.
Juvenile Bald Eagle with a fish flying over the Mississippi River.
Bald Eagle enjoying a meal.
People from all over the world come to see the bald eagles. In the past bird watchers from England and Japan came to watch the Eagles. Bird Watching can be a very expensive hobby.
Around 4pm the temps dropped the action died down and it was time to head home.
Thank You Iowa. I will visit again soon.
December 2012
Here is some of my work from December 2012
St. Charles East's Paige Jordan (12) drives to the hoop against St. Charles North's Ashling Davern (10) at St. Charles East in St. Charles, IL on Saturday, December 01, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media
St. Charles North's Sam Novak (20) drives to the basket against St. Charles East at St. Charles East in St. Charles, IL on Saturday, December 01, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media
St. Charles North's head coach Colleen Backer draws up a play for her team during the 4th quarter against St. Charles East at St. Charles East in St. Charles, IL on Saturday, December 01, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media
Wheaton Warriors head coach Paul Fergguson encourages his team to play defense against the Marmion Cadets at Marmion in Aurora, IL on Friday, December 14, 2012 (Sean King for The Kane County Chronicle)
Marmion Cadets Tyler Maryanski (40) dunks the ball against Wheaton Warriors Gordon Behr at Marmion in Aurora, IL on Friday, December 14, 2012 (Sean King for The Kane County Chronicle)
Wheaton Warriors Gordon Behr drives to the basket against Marmion at Marmion in Aurora, IL on Friday, December 14, 2012 (Sean King for The Kane County Chronicle)
Naperville North's Westman Derek (1) scores and is fouled by Plainfield South's Shawn Goff at Naperville North in Naperville, IL on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media
Med Tech II Char Conant loads a patient sample for testing into an amp tray. This sample will be tested for Influenza A and B as well as Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) at Edwards Hospital in Naperville, IL on Thursday, December 20, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media
Aurora Central's Phil Schuetz (right) rejects a layup from St. Francis' Kevin McShea at Aurora Central in Aurora, IL on Saturday, December 22, 2012 (Sean King for The Kane County Chronicle)
Aurora Central's Sean Harreld (34) shoots a three point shot against St. Francis during the 4th quarter at Aurora Central in Aurora, IL on Saturday, December 22, 2012 (Sean King for The Kane County Chronicle)
Participants line up to serve themselves at The Lazarus House annual Christmas Brunch at The St. Charles Free Methodist Church in St. Charles, IL on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media
Aurora Central's head coach Nathan Drye talks to his team during a time out against Peoria Central at the 47th annual East Aurora Holiday Boys Basketball Tournament in Aurora, IL on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media
Aurora Central's Mike O’Donnell (31) fouls Peoria Central's Josh Augusta (50) on a layup at the 47th annual East Aurora Holiday Boys Basketball Tournament in Aurora, IL on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media
Peoria Central's Eriq Baird (24) shoots the ball over Aurora Central's Mike O’Donnell (31) at the 47th annual East Aurora Holiday Boys Basketball Tournament in Aurora, IL on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media
November 2012
Here is some of my work from November 2012
Kaneland's Drew David (4) is slow to get up after being sacked a sixth time against Lincoln-Way West at Lincoln-Way West in New Lenox , IL on Saturday, November 03, 2012 (Sean King for the Kane County Chronicle)
Democratic candidate for the 84th district Stephanie Kifowit watches the election results on a projection screen at O'Malleys Bar & Grill in Aurora, IL on Tuesday, November 06, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media
Equal Rights Attorney Joanie Rae Wimmer of Downers Grove talks with Joan Solms of Aurora before the committee meeting at 417 Fifth Street in Aurora, IL on Thursday, November 08, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media
Aurora Christian's Chad Beebe (82) breaks a tackle after the catch for a huge gain against Winnebago at Aurora Christian in Aurora, IL on Saturday, November 10, 2012 (Sean King for The Kane County Chronicle)
Aurora Christian's MJ Zepeda (12) celebrates after a defensive stop against Winnebago at Aurora Christian in Aurora, IL on Saturday, November 10, 2012 (Sean King for The Kane County Chronicle)
Judge Robert J. Morrow reads bedtime stories to the young audience at The Kane County Judicial Center in St. Charles, IL on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media
Dundee-Crown's Deonta Conley (34) fires up his team before the start of the game against Power Houseat The Leland G. Strombom Holiday Tournament in Sycamore, IL on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media
St. Francis De Sales Rontez Allen-Shabazz (15) drives to the hoop for a reverse layup against Burlington Central at The Leland G. Strombom Holiday Tournament in Sycamore, IL on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media
Aurora Christian Eagles carry their 2012 3A Championship Trophy into their victory rally at Aurora Christian in Aurora, IL on Saturday, November 24, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media
Aurora Mayor Tom Weisner (left) congratulates Aurora Christian's head coach Don Beebe for winning back to back 3A championships at Aurora Christian in Aurora, IL on Saturday, November 24, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media
Aurora Christian's Athletic Director Dan Beebe thanks all of the parents and players for their sacrifice this season at Aurora Christian in Aurora, IL on Saturday, November 24, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media
Hotel Baker's Dragon float at The Electric Christmas Parade in St. Charles, IL on Saturday, November 24, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media
Mr and Mrs Claus were in attendance at The Electric Christmas Parade in St. Charles, IL on Saturday, November 24, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media
Mr and Mrs Claus were in attendance at The Electric Christmas Parade in St. Charles, IL on Saturday, November 24, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media
October 2012
Here is some of my work from October 2012
Sally Polesel of Rockdale, IL holds up a sign during a candlelight vigil at Planned Parenthood in Aurora, III on Monday, October 1, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media.
Aurora Mayor Thomas Weisner and his wife Marilyn Hogan Weisner speak to supporters at Piper's Banquets In Aurora on Thursday, October 4, 2012 | Sean King ~ For Sun-Times Media.
Richmond-Burton celebrate their victory over Burlington-Central in Burlington, III on Friday, October 5, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media.
Aurora Central's Gabbie Gutierrez (left) and Kelsey Talkington (5) block a kill attempt by Chicago Christian's Sami Bruinius at Aurora Central in Aurora on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media.
West Aurora's Lauren Carlini goes up for a kill against Naperville North in Aurora on Thursday, October 11, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media.
My first Tear sheet for The Chicago Sun-Times
Marmion Teacher Vince Bellafiore Director of the LEAD (Leachership Education and Development) program at Marmion performs the coin toss at Marmion in Aurora on Friday, October 12, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media.
Chuck Schmidt ((right) of Elburn fires off the Marmion Canon after Marmion scores against Aurora Central at Marmion in Aurora on Friday, October 12, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media.
St. Charles North's George Edlund (22) is brought down in the backfield by South Elgin's TeQuan Cager (32) at St. Charles North in St. Charles on Friday, October 19, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media.
Burlington-Central's Chris Rodriguez (4) heads the ball over Kaneland's Anthony Parillo (5) at the Burlington Regional Final in Burlington on Saturday, October 20, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media.
September 2012
Here is some of my work from September 2012
Erik Hultquist 16, of Batavia, IL grabs some serious air performing a Melon Grab at Blackard Skate and Bike Park in Batavia on Saturday, September 29, 2012 | Sean King~For Sun-Times Media
Joliet Vs Bolingbrook Saturday, September 8, 2012
Joliet Vs Bolingbrook on Saturday, September 8, 2012