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Eagle in my back yard

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Dave Tackett

We have a new puppy, a peekichin which is a small dog and he is only 4 months old. I took him out back earlier and had him on a dog cable. He managed to wrap around something and when … Continue reading →

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Illinois Country side Winter Scene

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Dave Tackett

I went for a ride in the country today and got a few photos. (3/2/2013) I saw about 30 Turkeys, a Redtailed Hawk and a Rough Legged Hawk, and five Whitetailed Deer. Elkorn creek – 17-55mm Elkorn creek – 17-55mm … Continue reading →

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Photo slideshow for January

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Dave Tackett

I did just make a slideshow showing at my last month’s photos. I hope it’s ok to leave a link. It is large, 172 images. The exif data is below each image to show what lens I used and what … Continue reading →

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Pelican Rescue

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Dave Tackett

Last week I saw an injured Pelican sitting on the bank in the cold and I thought maybe someone could help this bird. So I made a call to the DNR who gave me a number to call. It was … Continue reading →

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First Ave Bridge Construction & Cardboard Floating Down River

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Dave Tackett

Last winter while fishing the Rock River I saw a lot of cardboard floating down river which was clogging up my jet-drive. This can be dangerous trying to reach back and clean out the intake with the risk of falling … Continue reading →

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