I got out on the water about an hour before lower low tide this morning. Consequently, it was too shallow for me to get very close to the head of the cove. I did, however, discover a creek that isn’t visible at high tide.

I also spotted this female Kingfisher.

I heard ravens cawing and set out to find them. They didn’t like me invading their territory and were giving me a piece of their mind.

There was hardly any current in the entrance channel, so I paddled all the way out until I encountered some swells. The wind was blowing just a bit outside. I turned around and was heading back to the boat when I spotted this eagle. I let the current carry me closer to him and started shooting. He was doing some maintenance on his feathers and had one stuck on his beak, which detracted a bit from his normal regal bearing.

He finally decided I was a bit too close for comfort and head for the other side of the channel. I stayed where I was, which took some doing, since the current was carrying me away. I’d have to paddle into position, try to locate him again and try to get a shot off before the current turned me around. I’m sure I was a lot of entertainment for him.