Eagles at Emiquon

As I walked out towards Thompson Lake, I noticed two large birds hovering over the water. When I got closer I could see that they were eagles, one immature, and one just coming into its adult plumage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Black-crowned Night-Heron at Emiquon

Black-crowned Night Heron flushed as I walked Path 2 (Pumphouse Road)at the Emiquon Preserve.

 

 

Path 2: Pumphouse Road

Pumphouse Road runs across Thompson Lake to the main dike along the Illinois River. It is sometimes covered with water, is always muddy and rutted, so I never drive but only walk when I visit the lake.