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Martial Eagle ER6_2681.jpg
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Martial Eagle ER6_2681.jpg (Polemaetus bellicosus)

The Martial Eagle was arguing with a Tawny Eagle over who should get feasting rights to a dik-dik (very small deer) that was lying dead next to the road. No real contest, but it meant that the Martial Eagle posed for us just 2 m from the road. Fantastic view, and I am so glad I got the shot.
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Habitat
Open scrubland/forest and savannah
Location
Tsavo West National Park, Kenya
Date taken
25th Nov 2020 at 17:05
Scientific name
Polemaetus bellicosus
Equipment used
Canon EOS R6 EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
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Deb Burhinus
Stunning Aliks - what an incredible photo-opportunity!

Btw, it looks as if the M.E has had a fair share of the spoils, look at that full crop!
 
Imageinnovator
What a stunning shot Aliks and as Deb says, this guy has been pigging out on the dik-dik. Bet you took a lot of shots. Did you get the tawny as well??
 
A
Yes, I got a lot of decent shots of both eagles, but the main problem was the lighting. It was getting on towards sunset, and the slanting sunlight brightly lit one side of the bird only. The tawny was mostly sitting on the road in the shadows. I can boost the colours and contrast on the other photos, but it starts to look a little unnatural.
I'll pick out a couple to upload if you like.
 
Kits
That's an outstanding action shot with fantastic detail, Aliks.
 

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Category
Africa
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Aliks
Date added
View count
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Comment count
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Device
Canon Canon EOS R6
Aperture
ƒ/5.6
Focal length
340.0 mm
Exposure time
1/800
ISO
100
Filename
ER6_2681.jpg
File size
2.7 MB
Date taken
Wed, 25 November 2020 5:05 PM
Dimensions
5472px x 3648px

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