My first trip to Lock and Dam No.14 in LeClaire, Iowa. Wasn't happy with the results. I don't blame myself though, because everybody else had equipment probably costing 10 times as much as mine. For me to get this shot with my 70-200, it is pure skill :)

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Bald Eagle in the act of catching his lunch.

Lock and Dam No. 14, near LeClaire, Iowa

My lens didn't have the reach to capture the details of the moving bird of prey, but I am not terribly disappointed about recording the action in this shot.

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This juvenile bald eagle was looking for his prey in a cruising flight pattern. They are truly master fliers and hunters. I feel bad for the fish...

Lock and Dam No. 14, Pleasant Valley, Iowa.

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The closest bald eagle I could photograph was on the trees. He was just checking out the photographers down below.

Lock and Dam No. 14 on Mississippi River near LeClaire, Iowa

One more below.

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The bald eagle glides effortlessly at Lock and Dam No. 14 in Pleasant Valley, Iowa.

Nothing special about this shot. I just like the outstretched wings :)

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