Bald Eagle, Mississippi River, Sabula, Iowa
The last winter was relatively mild and short but in February was ice on the Mississippi River and some snow on the ground. Bald Eagles use open spots in the river to hunt for fish and that’s where I always look for birds in nearby trees or on the ice. A clean shot without any debris on the ice isn’t always possible but at that occasion it all came together. The darker ice and water puddle create some lines that make the picture more interesting but don’t distract and let the magnificent bird still stand out .