The Duck Blind (Best viewed larger)

Early last Sunday morning as the fog lifted from the Oxbow lake in the

Lewis & Clark State Park and Waterfowl hunting area.

 

I was there to attempt to photograph the Eagles and found the fog and

the lighting on the Cottonwood Trees on the distant shore interesting.

 

Although barely visible, there is a Bald Eagle sitting in one of the trees

above the left side of the Blind about 2/3 up the tree.

 

Thanks for taking the time to view, comment/critique, rate and, allowing

me the opportunity to share!

 

Jim j.

Very interesting Jim! Thanks for all the perspective on this site. It's a fur piece from where I am, but I still find it fascinating. Does the park provide a boat to get out to the blind or do you have to bring your own (or maybe there is a hidden walkway)? Best regards

The blinds are privately owned and I don't think the Waterfowl Hunters would appreciate finding someone in their Duck Blind uninvited. At least not during the Waterfowl hunting season!

It is sort of a strange arrangement around this lake. Part of it is the Lewis & Clark Missouri State Park, then some of it is privately owned, then to top it off there is Lewis & Clark Village which is a residential area that holds some sort of "city" designation with a Town Council and Mayor.

There are several Duck Blinds up and down the Oxbow Lake. But all privately owned and accessed by boat.

I've met a few of the residents over the past couple of years and have never had any problems. Of course I make it a point not to disturb anyone, Residents or Duck Hunters. I've had no problems finding a suitable place along the shoreline to set up to photograph the Waterfowl and the Eagles. I'm usually dressed in Camoflauge (As do the Waterfowl Hunters) and at times will use my portable blind/hide along the shore.

There is also a nice walkway and Lake overlook with a monument area where the Lewis & Clark Expedition had camped back in the early 1800's.

 

Although not a very good shot photographically, but shows some indication of the numbers of Eagles in this area.

This was taken in February of 2011 from this area. Those are all Bald Eagles in that tree early one morning, many are Juveniles and don't yet have the white heads and tails.

I do hope they return in these numbers this winter too!

 

Love the fog.  

Great fog, and a nice assortment of ducks.

Thanks for stopping by,

Bill; Yes, the fog would lift a bit, then settle back in heavy. Eventually the Sun did burn it off and it was interesting and fun to try to get some decent shots with the quick light changes.

Les; Those particular Ducks and Geese around the blind were indeed slow moving! As if they were anchored or something!

Thanks again,

Jim j.