Monthly Archives: May 2026

5/26/26 Drift

I finally got out! I haven’t been out in over a week. It’s been cloudy and that spoils any photography. I stayed off for the holiday to avoid the crowds. I saw 2 Bucks first thing, They were disturbed by … Continue reading

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I have a new Website!

Do you have a website? A question that sunk in because I had no website at the time. I have always had websites to share my work, but they kept raising prices and limiting data. So, like with so many … Continue reading

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5/14/26 – Sleepy Eagle

I went out this morning finally and it was a decent day, worth the trouble. I made 2 drifts. It was a bright sunny day, not much for a golden hour with such clear smokeless air. That will change soon … Continue reading

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Rock River Drift 5/9/26

I did better today doing one drift, but it didn’t start out well with boats running around, but I started over and it went ok. I just missed getting a repeat of yesterdays Eagle dive but I was just one … Continue reading

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Bald Eagle Nest 5/8/2026

They said sunny at first, clouds moving in later. But it was cloudy early and sunny later. I didn’t see much, but you never know, I usually see something to make it worth it. I had one last chance before … Continue reading

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Rock River Photos 5/4/26

A few more photos from last time out on the Rock River. A Whitetail Deer buck, a scenic pic and a goose with her chicks:

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Eagle’s Nest 5/4/26

This is a slideshow, click on one image to start it. This was from 5/4/26. I drift by this nest to check on them, staying far away. This eagle must be getting old because she sleeps a lot. She did … Continue reading

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Bald Eagles 5/4/26

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Bald Eagles from 5/4/26 along the Rock River near Sterling Rock Falls Illinois. I believe this female is getting old because I find her eyes closed a lot. It happened last year too. They had 3 chicks again, these 2 … Continue reading

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Hello I’m Back!

I am back under a new name. This is Dave Tackett, from Dave Tackett Photography, Fishead Cartoons and Fishead Tackle. This new website is to share my Rock River Photos and much more, like Fishing Cartoons and river stories. I … Continue reading

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