Behind the scene at L&D 14

Sucks...doesn't it?? Talk it up and when people actually go out you look like a fol because there's no eagles there.


Damn eagles...

That stinks! They better be there when I come all the way from Atlanta!

I had friends from Nashville TN and Lexington KY and Atlanta GA wanting to come up , I told them to stay home...... maybe next year.

Sometimes the hype outweighs the reality .

My apologies, back to shooting after a day off I actually thought this was Monday. Shows how focused I am on shooting and need to come back down to earth. One more shooting day tomorrow (Monday) and then need to set my sights on the return trip home. Another beautiful day today with lots of unforgettable times with great friends I have met here. Filled one 16G card and partial of second with spectacular fishing shots. Everything happened between 4:00 and onward to dusk.

Great talking to you today, Ken! Have a safe trip home!

MizzouMan_2000 wrote in post #13831932
Great talking to you today, Ken! Have a safe trip home!

Thanks MizzouMan, It was an honor to meet with you too. It's been an inspiration to see you and others here who bring truly great workmanship to the field of photography shooting these fabulous birds.

Ken Nielsen wrote in post #13832028
Thanks MizzouMan, It was an honor to meet with you too. It's been an inspiration to see you and others here who bring truly great workmanship to the field of photography shooting these fabulous birds.

Ken, from what I've seen so far from your trip, it looks like you're able to hold your own pretty well.

Ken, here's the moon shot from today.. unfortunately it's slightly out of focus.

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This isn't what we usually go to L&D14 to photograph, but the eagle action was non-existent at this point in time.

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Hey guys, it looks like a sub par season, still I'm itching to go and a spend a weekend at L&D 14.
Looking at the extended forecast for the quad cities I think perhaps the coming weekend would be good. From mid-week on it's mostly below freezing at night, barely above freezing during days and cold and sunny for the weekend.

I live in Toledo and would spend the weekend there.

My $64,000 question: is it worth it? Or is this season so bad that I shouldn't bother driving 7 hours (one way)?

gabebalazs wrote in post #13832639
Hey guys, it looks like a sub par season, still I'm itching to go and a spend a weekend at L&D 14.
Looking at the extended forecast for the quad cities I think perhaps the coming weekend would be good. From mid-week on it's mostly below freezing at night, barely above freezing during days and cold and sunny for the weekend.

I live in Toledo and would spend the weekend there.

My $64,000 question: is it worth it? Or is this season so bad that I shouldn't bother driving 7 hours (one way)?

I came on 3000 mile trip to be here and have not been disappointed one bit. Since it is all up to circumstances of nature, you certainly take your chances. Out of 7 days I am shooting here I would only call one a wash - and I used that day to do my wash:- )

It is nearing the end of the season. If I were you I would do it but be sure to stay at least a few days to even out your odds. Late in the day has been best shooting time so don't expect to be shooting all day.

My 2 cents.

Something you all might be interested in.

http://www.ustream.tv/​decoraheagles

Live web cam of an eagles nest. Last year they had 3 baby eagles hatch. It was pretty cool checking in on them.

Ken Nielsen wrote in post #13833897
I came on 3000 mile trip to be here and have not been disappointed one bit. Since it is all up to circumstances of nature, you certainly take your chances. Out of 7 days I am shooting here I would only call one a wash - and I used that day to do my wash:- )

It is nearing the end of the season. If I were you I would do it but be sure to stay at least a few days to even out your odds. Late in the day has been best shooting time so don't expect to be shooting all day.

My 2 cents.

Thank you Ken.
Interestingly, we just discovered the location of about 4-5 nests around Lake Erie near where I live (well, within 45 min). I may actually focus on those instead.

gabebalazs wrote in post #13834316
Thank you Ken.
Interestingly, we just discovered the location of about 4-5 nests around Lake Erie near where I live (well, within 45 min). I may actually focus on those instead.

Sounds good in light of 14 hours of driving and no guarantee.