I have been trying to get down to Lake Washington to watch the Bald Eagles and Osprey feeding.  The season to watch them is short, so I try to get down there when I can.  It has been very cloudy lately, so photographic conditions have not been the best.  But Sunday worked out very well.  We had some passing clouds, but it was sunny more than not. The day started with a lovely sunrise over the north end of the lake:

Sunrise over Kenmore The day started out well. I got some great views of a juvenile Bald Eagle hunting:

Juvenile Eagle Hunting Juvenile Eagle Hunting He caught a good sized perch, and flew off to enjoy his catch:

Juvenile Eagle Hunting Unfortunately, things are never easy. The eagle was pursued by several other eagles wanting his catch:

Juvenile Bald Eagles In the end, an adult eagle caused the juvenile to drop the fish.  The adult flew down and retrieved it.  Seems pretty unfair!

I also spent a lot of time photographing baby fish (salmon fry?) jumping. They were feeding on the numerous mayflies hovering over the water:

Baby fish jumping in Lake Washington I then hung out with some baby Mallard Ducklings. They also were feasting on the Mayflies:

Baby Mallard eating May Flies Lastly, I spent the early evening in my kayak.  I got one of my best views ever of a Cinnamon Teal.

Cinnamon Teal

It was a really great day from beginning to end. I wish every day could be so much fun and productive!