Had to settle for the ducks.

[Dave A]

On the way home from the bank this morning I decided to drop by a small lake, about 10 hectors in size, that is within the city limits and minutes from home. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw 2 Bald Eagles standing on the lake ice while one was eating a fish. I've never seen a Bald Eagle in the city, ever. So I hurried home and grabbed my camera and a 70-300 lens. I was back at the lake in no more than ten minutes arriving just as the eagles were taking flight. Off they went over the hill and gone.
Oh well, there were still a bunch of ducks noisily paddling around in an unfrozen section of the lake so I snapped a few images after I changed some settings on the camera. It was heavily overcast, grey dime light, so not the best conditions especially using a slow lens.

My first attempt at shooting birds.

Dave

[Shadowman]

There's that lesson again. Nice efforts.

[Dave A]

You can say that again John.

Dave

[IzzieK]

Oh well...next time, shoot with what you have on hand -- your cell phone...didn't think of that did you...? Anyway, you'll get that bald eagle one of these days...I promise you. Good shot of the duck, btw...

[John 2]

There's that lesson again. Nice efforts.

+1. Always carry a camera just like I do - not.

[Cantab]

Dave, did the eagles show any interest in having a duck for supper? If only mallards were present, they're perhaps too large for the eagles to bother with.
The male mallard is a nice shot especially with a clear view of its feet.

[Bobobird]

Nice shot of the duck. Usually a remark like this will get you hooked on birds. haha

Eagles - duck too big ??
Adult eagles can take stuff much much bigger. Plenty of examples on youtube.

[Dave A]

Bruce, Bobo, the eagle was eating something when I first saw them so may have been a duck or a fish. Hopefully next time I will get them.

Dave