Mallard ducks are highly abundant throughout the waterways and lakes of Forest Park in St. Louis. As part of the park’s thriving urban wildlife ecosystem, they are heavily tracked by local researchers via the Forest Park Living Lab. Whether you are looking to photograph them, bird-watch, or simply relax by the water, several primary areasContinue reading “Mallard on the Rocks”
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Forest Park Egrets
Egrets are a common and highly visible sight across Forest Park, serving as a prime destination for local birdwatchers and photographers. While these elegant, white wading birds spend their days foraging throughout the park’s expansive waterways, their presence is closely tied to a fascinating, unique urban phenomenon just outside the park boundaries. While egrets feedContinue reading “Forest Park Egrets”
Pelican Photography at Clarksville Lock
Here is a Pelican in flight at the Clarksville, MO lock and dam in the Mississippi River. During midwinter in the Midwest, the Missisippi River flyways are very active with Pelicans, Eagles, Seagulls and more. Most places along the river are great places to photograph. Click on the photo for more info. Click here forContinue reading “Pelican Photography at Clarksville Lock”
Winter Bird Watching at Clarksville Dam
Here are Pelicans enjoying the ice on the Mississippi River in Clarksville, Missouri. At this time of year the Clarksville Lock and Dam is a great place to view Pelicans, Eagles, and Seagulls. The dam creates some open water that attracts multiple species of waterfowl. January and February are good times to visit the MississippiContinue reading “Winter Bird Watching at Clarksville Dam”
Eagle Watching
January and February are the best times for eagle watching at the confluence of the Mississippi river and the Missouri River. Normally I will go up to Grafton or along the Great River Road along the Mississippi. However this photo was taken at the Clarksville Lock and Dam near Hannibal. This was taken with aContinue reading “Eagle Watching”