Big Bird Morning

This morning I walked Emma down to the Lake Trail on the West side of Clear Lake.  It was a gentle morning with the Sun rising just above the Horizon.  I stopped often just to drink in the View of distant hills, passing clouds, and Birds out on the Water.  We slowly made our way down to the Canoe Landing where I always stop to gather my thoughts and check out the Lake up close.  Suddenly, two Birds in swift flight burst into the Sky above my head.  At first, I thought they were two Crows, common around the Lake.  The Birds made a coordinated banking maneuver,  revealing that instantly recognizable black and white contrast:  Eagles.  The two were obviously engaged in Play.  I followed their flight out over the Lake, behind and between the tall Firs, and finally out of sight.  I waited patiently for their return.  As I was just about to leave, a big Lone Bird approached from the opposite direction of the two playmates.  Another Eagle, in a calm and determined course, flying across the center of the Lake.  A morning to remember for me.