I had the pleasure of photographing these majestic Bald Eagles in Ohio last year. This was a mating pair that had taken up residence at the Hebron, Ohio Fish Hatchery wetlands in April 2009, This photo was taken as they hunted over a pond looking for food.

Hebron State Fish Hatchery
is located in southern Licking County [...]

Female Wood Duck photo taken at the Fish Hatchery Wetlands In Hebron, OH this imature female was born at the wetlands this was taken shortly after they had learned to fly. She was curious about that clicking sound from the camera.

Drake Mallard photo taken at the Fish Hatchery wetlands located in Hebron, OH. During the spring (late Feburary thru April) there are many species of ducks migrating north. Many will stay and raise their young at the wetlands.

Redtail Hawk photo taken along the historical Erie Canal Systen (Deep Cut At The Licking Summit) portion, still maintained by the O.D.N.R. for the purpose of filling the fish hatchery brooding ponds.