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GBBGs vs Eagle3 - 3, "mano a mano"
Doc Duck

GBBGs vs Eagle3 - 3, "mano a mano" (Haliaeetus albicilla, Larus marinus)

Well, actually foot to foot in this case, but you get the point. The gull is keeping his distance from those talons. He dove closer when he managed to maneuver himself behind the eagle. We'll see that later ... unless you get bored, that is.
Habitat
sea
Location
Straumen, Smla, Norway
Date taken
21 June 2020
Scientific name
Haliaeetus albicilla, Larus marinus
Equipment used
Nikon 7500, Tamron 150-600
Supporter
Peter has already used the word, but theses 3 shots are truly stunning Ann. An amazing sequence.
 
those talons are really impressive, a bit of a kamikaze gull probably, another fabulous shot, Ann, keep them coming, many tfs!!!
 
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Opus Editor
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Yeah... it'd be a brave bird to get too close to those talons, wouldn't it.

Nice action there Ann.
 
Three wonderful action shots and narratives, Ann.
 
Supporter
Wonderful action series captured brilliantly!!.... and thrilling narration!!!
 
Opus Editor
Supporter
Brilliant series of behavioral in-flight images ... great work, Ann ... TFS ...
 

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