A few years ago we were kayaking in Woods Lake (Arizona) and a naturalist told us that Eagle parents had just left the area, leaving behind their juvenile baby.

A few years ago we were kayaking in Woods Lake (Arizona) and a naturalist told us that Eagle parents had just left the area, leaving behind their juvenile baby. This is normal behavior after parents have taught their offspring how to function. Anyway, the very young Eagle kept trying to catch a fish for about an hour until it snagged a small trout caught on just one talon. I quickly flew to shore looking like it was going to drop the fish and it looked like it eventually ate the entire fish. The same naturalist later told us that this initial 'being on their own' period is a bit dangerous for these young Eagles because they must catch sufficient food all on their own. Tough Eagle parent love. EDIT: off topic, but in San Diego while diving I have watched Cormorants "flying underwater" - very impressive just how fast they go. As someone else here said, 'flying in a denser medium.'