Stealing that fish
by Judi Dressler
Title
Stealing that fish
Artist
Judi Dressler
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Photograph - Photography
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An immature Bald Eagles trying to steal a salmon from an adult bird, very early in the morning on a cloudy day. The element of surprise works well, and the younger bird did manage to get the fish, but only for a minute because then another adult bird flew in and took it from him (or her). There are lots of slow fish in the river that have spawned and are close to dying, but the eagles prefer stealing fish from one another, usually fish that have already been dragged onto the ground.
The Bald Eagle has been the national emblem of the United States since 1782 and a spiritual symbol for native people for far longer than that. It is not always so majestic in habits: it often feeds on carrion, including dead fish washed up on shore, and it steals food from Ospreys and other smaller birds. At other times, however, it is a powerful predator. Look for them soaring in solitude, chasing other birds for their food, or gathering by the hundreds in winter. Once endangered by hunting and pesticides, Bald Eagles have flourished under protection.
Photo taken on November 6, 2021, in Alaska
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November 26th, 2021
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Comments (25)
Laurel Adams
OH MY Mudi, your entire portfolio is staggeringly beautiful…the avian collections …all amazing-FAV! Thank you so much for your kindness and encouragement to me in 1,000 views Special artist of the week distinction, today. I am so appreciative for your generosity of time and talent.
Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "A Birding Group - Wings" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020-2022 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L
Michelle Tinger
Congratulations on your "Dawn's Delight" feature. It's no surprise that it was chosen. Such a dramatic capture.
Dawn Currie
Congratulations! You are one of 10 Dawn’s Delights for 12/05/2021!! This fine image of an identified wild bird is now featured on the homepage of Wild Birds Of The World - A Nature Photography Group. Please take a moment to add it to the 2021 Features Archive and Thanks discussion for additional visibility.
Judi Dressler replied:
Thank you so much for the Dawn's Delight -- you have made my day, Dawn, thank you!
Nancy Carol Photography
Congratulations! .... Your wonderful work of art has been presented on the HomePage in the group, 'ART FOR PASSION - PASSION FOR ART'. Thanks for sharing with all of us. If you wish, you can archive it permanently or promote it further in the Discussions Tabs .... Nancy
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