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Routes 52 and 67. In Illinois, the locks can be seen from the Savanna Ord- 
nance Depot, which is a restricted area; permission to enter is not freely 
given. From here, in mid-February, can be seen the largest numbers of 
Bald Eagles. The population builds up just before the major spring 
migration. Mid-February usually shows a northern movement of eagles 
all along the river. Usually, on the Iowa side, only a few eagles can be 
found. The high count here is 84, but often only 3 or 4 can be seen. 
Lock and Dam 13. (Lockmaster, Fulton, Il.) From Fulton, drive north 
on State Route 84 about four miles to a sign on the left directing you to 
Government Lock and Dam. Turn left on gravel road and continue for 
about 24% miles to the dam. This road provides excellent birding at all 
seasons. Very few eagles are found here, as they have better feeding and 
protection at the nearby Savanna Ordnance Depot. 
Lock and Dam 14. (Lockmaster, R. R. #1, Box 290, Bettendorf, Iowa.) 
This dam can best be viewed from the Illinois side. From the north edge of 
East Moline, on State Route 84, go upriver 2.9 miles. Can be viewed from 
the Public Use Area, where there is ample parking. This area normally 
has a good number of wintering eagles, especially in early winter. 
Lock and Dam 15. (Lockmaster, Rock Island, Ill.) This dam runs be- 
tween the cities of Rock Island, Illinois, and Davenport, Iowa. From the 
downtown parking levees of either city, eagles can often be seen. Credit 
Island, a city park of Davenport, is an excellent place to see eagles close 
by, and another good place in Rock Island is the west end of 18th Avenue. 
From here, looking toward the small island next to Credit Island, eagles 
can nearly always be found. 
Lock and Dam 16. (Lockmaster, Muscatine, Iowa.) Eagles can best be 
viewed from the Illinois side, where the Lockmaster’s quarters are. If 
approaching from Iowa, turn left sharply on the gravel road as you leave 
the bridge. From Illinois, go 7.8 miles on State Route 92 from the fire 
station in Illinois City and turn right onto the gravel road at the approach 
to the bridge. The dike road extends past the locks for a total of 4.4 miles. 
This is a good birding area. In dry weather, leave the dike road and circle 
back to the highway. 
Lock and Dam 17. (Lockmaster, New Boston, Illinois.) From the New 
Boston Post Office, take State Route 17 upstream to the edge of town. At 
the roadside park, leave Route 17 and go to the right on County Road. 
The turn-off to the river is 2.1 miles away; from this turn, go 1.5 miles to 
the river. If approaching from Lock 16, leave Route 92 and turn right on 
County Road A toward New Boston, 17 miles away. Before reaching the 
town, look for the Lock and Dam 17 sign. This is an excellent spot to see 
eagles, as is the river front at New Boston itself. 
Lock and Dam 18. (Lockmaster, Gladstone, Illinois.) The best birding 
route would be from New Boston. Follow Route 17 for 4.7 miles to Keiths- 
burg. From there, proceed about 8 miles toward Illinois Route 164. You will 
pass Henderson State Forest and Delabar State Park, and then enter 
Oquawka. Next go 5 miles south to Gladstone. One mile from Oquawka 
as you leave town is a roadside park with a beautiful covered bridge. This 
bridge, 104 feet long, was built in 1845. In 1935 it was purchased by the 
state and converted into a picnic area by the Division of Highways. The 
lock and dam is 4 miles beyond Gladstone. Go east from town; when the 
road comes to a T, go right to the locks. These can best be viewed from the 
Henderson Creek Access area. Turn off just before reaching the lockmaster’s 
residence. 
