Duck Lake living with the ducks

Eli's joining thread for Swiftcurrent Creek! He's nearby, but not on top of their borders yet. :) @Bazi

Dark ears perked curiously atop the fierce predator's head. His body was low to the ground – hidden in the tall grass that swayed with the slight breeze. Blue eyes were glued to the obnoxiously loud birds that floated calmly on the water's surface.
Elijah kept telling himself that he wasn't starving right now... ignoring the rebellious growls from his stomach. He knew that didn't have a chance catching a duck when he didn't have the element of surprise. The stretch ahead of him was too open, and he knew from experience that wasting his energy wasn't good.
But Elijah also had the temperament of a pup ready to play. The restless itch in his paws was too much for him to handle. Instead of bolting forward, however, his lips parted in a low whine with ears pressed back. The ducks squawked in complaint, some jumping from their spot closest to him to land peacefully a safe distance away. He leaned up, sitting with a childish pout on his lips.