Jaeger is a German word meaning HUNTER. Jaegers just love Gulls! Why? Because these powerful, strong-flying birds are masters at stealing their food.
In order to find Jaegers, you must find Gulls. Where do you find Gulls? One place Gulls hang out is by a shrimp boat.
Jaegers fly low over the water like a cruise missile. Notice their overall Gull-like appearance with the exception of its Falcon-like wings.
Once these fearless feathered pirates spot a Gull the GAME IS ON!
Jaegers are relentless in their pursuit of Gulls and don't give up. The Jaeger banked and was back on the Gull in no time.
This is right before the Jaeger rammed the Gull from behind.
The Gull had enough of the Jaeger's harassment and gave up his fish. The fish is falling from the Gull's mouth as the Jaeger looks on with his mouth wide open.
The Jaeger picks up the fish from the water leaving the Gull to hunt once again.
So, are these feathered Pirates lazy for not always hunting their own prey or are they smart for letting others do their work?
A tagged Brown Pelican sitting on the Jetty Rocks. The first I've seen.
Interesting. I guess just a smaller version of eagles chasing other eagles who already caught a fish because it's easier to let another eagle to do all the work. Nature. Who knew? Great to catch these pics.
acjd wrote:
Interesting. I guess just a smaller version of eagles chasing other eagles who already caught a fish because it's easier to let another eagle to do all the work. Nature. Who knew? Great to catch these pics.
Thanks kindly acjd. Mother Nature's thieves run wild.
birdied wrote:
Wonderful narrative and pictures ! Had no idea, very interesting .
Birdie
Actually we heard Razorbills were rounding Florida due to the Hurricane and heading west so we were hoping we might sight some from my friend's boat as there are no documented records of this species in Louisiana.
If we saw no Razorbills we were hoping for Gannets or Jaegers. We saw no Gannets but were lucky to see 5 Pomarine Jaegers and 2 Parasitic Jaegars. We were overly excited about the Parasitic Jaeger as it they are on the Review list.
