Eagle Scouts of Sorts

Spent the morning shooting photos of some of "my girls" in the state softball tournament up in the Wausau area. I have yet to go through those pictures since I hopped between 3 games. When I got home, the Blue Jay Drive Kayaking Krew hit the river.

I should call our group "Eagle Scouts" since we were able to spot this guy flying above us almost right away.

He was elusive. I'd get close to where I think he was sitting and he'd fly off and land somewhere else, sometimes across the river. Ugh. Don't worry I caught up with him, or someone like him, later!

The river wasn't as calm as last time but still pretty calm.

And by calm I mean calm enough to nap!

Cindy catching Mike napping...

And me with my zoom, able to catch Jim!

Temps were mild, not too hot at all. So enjoyable.

Plenty of people out having fun on the river but nothing like the holiday weekend.

I spotted my friend in my Eagle Cove, that's just my place.

I could tell it was not the same bird as my friend last weekend. This one was smaller and probably younger.

Sticking his tongue out. Holy sharp beak, right?

These are all the same guy (or girl). I just managed to paddle closer and closer so the background was changing. I'm stealth that way!

See how the head and neck aren't completely white yet? That's what made me think it was young. But what do I know? I need to read up on them if I'm going to keep shooting them. In the legal way, naturally.

Oh now he sees me! I knew as soon as he gave the look, he was going to take off.

 And he did!

Did not have time to zoom out as he flew overhead. LOL!

Saw his kid on the way out. He was crying from across the cove. Yes we eagle scouts know the eagle cry now. We're learning.

Life on the river is just ducky.

Birds of all sizes today. Was glad we could get out and enjoy the sunshine and wildlife. Rewarded our eagle scouting success with dinner at the drive-in.

Now who's full and tired? Me. And probably 3 other members of the Krew.