Temperatures soared into the 70's on Monday, so I felt obliged to take a spin in the kayak. I toured around the north end of Lake Washington, but did not get far, because within 5 minutes of putting in, I found a Bald Eagle eating his breakfast.

He had just arrived with this poor unfortunate female Common Merganser.  She apparently had just had a very good fishing session, because there was still fish in her mouth.

The current was very strong in the slough, so I found a log to wedge myself against, and watched the Eagle for 25 minutes as he consumed the merganser.  

  A buddy of his flew in, and I thought for sure there was going to be a fight. But alas, the other just sat and watched

I only had about one more hour to tour around before i had to head back.  There were lots and lots of birds out, but most were too skittish to let me close.  This male Common Merganser was the best I could do.

There were lots and lots of Wood Ducks, but they were hiding in the brush surrounding the lake, and they would not let me any where near.  I hope this means that they are starting to nest.  I will keep an eye out in the next few months for baby Wood Ducks.