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A Special Walk at Coulon Park with Bald Eagles
I needed the walk. I was feeling a bit under the weather, and perhaps the weather was feeling a bit under me.
So I headed to Coulon Park to be revived; it was cold and cloudy but not raining and the air was fresh and clean.
Actually, it was perfect.
The Olympics provided a gorgeous backdrop for the play that was to unfold.
I walked the path around the lake and saw hundreds of ducks and geese and birds of all colors and sizes.
But the best were high above
bald eagles soaring above the lake,
then diving into the water, again and again.
I watched from a distance then went to Bird Island where I could see them close up when they landed.
Smart birds, those bald eagles, hanging out where the salmon are. I could have watched them all day.
“South Lake Washington is an important nursery for juvenile Chinook salmon. Adults lay their eggs in the upper reaches of the Cedar River. Once the eggs hatch, the juveniles swim out of the mouth of the Cedar River and rear along the southern shorelines of the lake between January and June.”
I’ll be back.
At Coulon Park on the south shore of Lake Washington.
~ Susanne
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You got some awesome photographs of the eagles. Such amazing birds.
Thanks, Darlene. I was thrilled to watch them yesterday. Such a treat!
How grand they are!
Thank you! Truly!
Very beautiful photos, Susanne! 😊
Thanks, John. It was a special day at Coulon!
You’re welcome. ☺️
Great pictures, Susanne. The eagles shots are outstanding.
Thanks, Don! I was thrilled to see them!
Great photos.
Thank you
Oh My 🦅🙂
WOW!! Love these photos!!
Thank you!
Great photos Susanne. Bald Eagles are so majestic. Makes one feel a bit sorry for the salmon though.
Thanks, Graham. I never get tired of seeing bald eagles! And despite all their fishing, I didn’t see them actually get any salmon!
Even without the birds this would be a great place to give you a boost, with those mountain views. But add the bald eagles and it becomes very special indeed 🙂 And what wonderful photos you captured of them, both in action and those beautifully posed final shots!
Definitely! This is my favorite local park, it has everything! And seeing the bald eagles close up was wonderful!
That was a great walk, and the Eagles were a real bonus that you captured beautifully, Susanne.
Best wishes, Pete.
Thanks, Pete. Coulon Park is always wonderful, but the eagles raised it up a few notches!
Fantastic pics of the eagles. Looks a lovely place.
Thank you! Coulon Park is wonderful and seeing the eagles made it even better!
What a lovely walk.