Bald Eagle on Plum Island 1-10-12
Last week when I was on Plum Island one of the first birds I saw was this Bald Eagle perched on this pole along the Parker River by parking lot one. As I stood at the edge of the road taking pictures I watched a bird battle unfold before my eyes. Two great black-backed gulls started to harass the eagle along with some crows. Following is the series of photos I took. Scroll down to see who wins!
Mobbing!
Ambush!
Eagle, Crow, and Gull
Bird stack!
The eagle flies
The crows laugh
The eagle comes back…but so do the gulls!
The eagle thinks,
the eagle flies,
the gulls give chase…
The gull claims the throne!
Wonderful series, Kathie! I am surprised the eagle gives up so easily. Those gulls could be dinner. Have a happy Sunday!
ReplyDeleteAn epic story with great visual effects Kathie.{:)
ReplyDeletewow...great shots!!
ReplyDeletethe eagle does look a little ruffled when he returned to the post...
i've seen crows chase the red shouldered hawks here...across the street...through the field...and beyond!
What a great series! That's some excitement!
ReplyDeleteWonderful show-and-tell sequence, Kathie. Love your images!
ReplyDeleteNice sequence and play-by-play commentary.
ReplyDeleteVery epic struggle! I'l often a bit disappointed by how quickly raptors give up their meals/territory to lesser competitors. Maybe they just have more to lose from a fight.
ReplyDeleteGreat series, thanks for posting.
Awesome series- gotta love a good battle scene in nature!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great show! I always chuckle when I see smaller birds harassing the larger. Ultimately, that gull just wanted the throne.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I really like the "bird stack" shot!
ReplyDeleteHi Katie...lol love this one...what O would give to get close enough to have a shot of the Eagle ..they are always way out of my field of range....love the ending shot ..great post!!
ReplyDeleteGrace
PS: 3 Bluebirds at the feeding station this morning ..2 degrees above..they do eat the suet I hope they will do well..I may ship them to you! : }
Whoa! What a show! That Bird Stack photo is especially phenomenal. Lucky you to have caught it all.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you!
Winner! What fun!
ReplyDeleteHi Kathie. A super action series .... and I wasn't surprised at the outcome! Have a great week .. FAB.
ReplyDeletevery neat series Kathie. Must have been fun to watch.
ReplyDeleteStunning photos of the most beautiful of all:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird scenes. I'm always thrilled to see eagle captures.
ReplyDeleteGreat series of shots! You must have been shooting rapid fire to catch all of the action! :) thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWow wow and more wow! Beautiful.
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