Mississippi and Lock & Dam No 14

North view of the Mississippi from LeClair, Iowa

North view of the Mississippi from LeClair, Iowa facing Illinois

Painted turtle

Mallard family

Trumpeter swan

 

American white pelicans.  Wonder why they like being so close to the locks.

 Mr. & Mrs. Mallard

Sandpiper

Emerald ash borers are everywhere

Took a ride north on I-84 the Illinois scenic byway to Albany, IL.  Did a short walk on the path to Albany Mounds, but wasn't dressed right to go hiking on the actual mounds trail (worried about ticks).  So just stayed on the paved path for a couple of miles to stretch my legs.  Interesting mushroom on the path.

Fall colors are starting

More interesting mushrooms

The path back  to the small parking area from the mounds