squirl033 wrote:
terrific images! i've never seen a heron and an eagle going at it... the only reason an eagle would go after a heron is to steal a fish. the eagle would certainly not view the heron as food. and while the eagle's talons are fearsome, anyone who's watched a heron strike like a snake with that needle beak knows it could do a lot of damage to the eagle, and very quickly at that!
Indeed Rocky. The eagles here prey on smaller herons in the nest quite regularly, sometimes wiping out a whole years birds. The funny thing about that is the parents just fly away and let it happen! Thanks for the thoughts and nice words.
birdied wrote:
Absolutely wonderful set !!! Must have been really exciting to watch . I love them all, but that last one is fantastic ,clipped wing or not
KirkB wrote:
Really cool sequence Tim... man I wish I was there with you.
Agree with H about plenty of action in the last image to not worry too much about the wing clippage... it's that good.
#2 is right up there with it IMO... another excellent capture.
Fantastic work buddy, each and every one.
Kruk
Yo Kruk!
Ah my friend, I too wish you were there, it would have been sooooo much fun. Thanks for the really nice words and the encouragement.
