6/23/2026 Rock River Drift

I went out this morning. It was nice out but I had lingering clouds taking the first hour away. I did see a Mink, that was cool. I love the Mink. I also saw 2 Beavers and 2 Raccoons. That is good news, I haven’t been seeing any. The shorebirds are still missing, but the river has been high so no shore for them. I am hearing lots of songbirds, but with all these new wild vines growing all over the trees and bushes its hard to see anything.

The Eagles are starting to fledge in the nest I drift by. I can hear one hawk calling out in the morning. There is a nest in one island, but I can’t see it this year because of leaves. I did see on Kingfisher. They have been missing. One nest/den may have fledged while I was off the river a few days. I haven’t been going to the big river, saving my gas money.

About Dave Tackett

I take Rock River Photos from my boat, all hand held in full manual. I use an R5II and 2 R5 cameras with rf 100-500 and ef 300 II. I also fish some, but spend most of my time drifting. I drift near Sterling Rock Falls and the Mississippi River pool 13 & 14.
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