Bald Eagles at Waneka Lake, Lafayette

[Nancy Rynes]

This afternoon at about 1 PM, I saw an adult Bald Eagle fly over Waneka Lake but it didn't appear to land. However, a sub-adult Bald Eagle was perched in the trees on the west side of the lake, then flew down to the ice to finish off what was left of a Canada Goose. One passerby reported that the subadult eagle has been hanging out there for at least a few days. Pics here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/63892538@N04/8326960535/in/set-72157632085097698

There  is still a little bit of open water on the lake, with some mallard hybrids, many Ring-Necked Ducks, one lone Redhead, and three Common Goldeneye. Many gulls huddled out on the ice as well, but without a scope and with them hunkered down due to the wind, I will not venture IDs...

Nancy Rynes

Lafayette, CO