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Archive 2015 · Bald Eagle close combat

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This photograph is from Chilkat River preserve in AK. It shows an interesting behavior. An incoming bald eagle buzzes another eagle that is standing on the ground. The attacking eagle extends his feast but keep his talons retracted to "hit" the standing bird. The standing bird swings backward extending his talons to defend against the incoming bird. Just like a boxer defending against his opponent. The defending eagle is completely inverted. The entire action happens in a split second and is difficult to capture with both birds in ideal position. I hope you enjoy it.

1D4 600 IS II. ISO 1600. f/4 at 1/1600sec hand held

Bald Eagles

Jun 15, 2015 at 12:45 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Bald Eagle close combat

lovely capture. never could have guessed that this is what happens.
thanks for sharing.

Jun 15, 2015 at 01:06 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Bald Eagle close combat

Wonderful capture.

- Tam

Jun 15, 2015 at 01:17 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Bald Eagle close combat

That's a WOW capture!

Thanks for sharing.

Jun 15, 2015 at 02:21 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Bald Eagle close combat

Awesome!

Jun 15, 2015 at 02:56 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Bald Eagle close combat

Impressive capture, and fascinating behavior - thanks for sharing.

Jun 15, 2015 at 03:38 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Bald Eagle close combat

Thank you all

Jun 15, 2015 at 04:10 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Bald Eagle close combat

Amazing example!

Jun 15, 2015 at 04:58 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Bald Eagle close combat

It is really stunning that you were able to capture this shot so well, everything sharp and in focus. It looks like a difficult one for exposure too. The contrast between the eagles and the snow makes for a striking image. Are the eagles over snow in the picture, or is it water?

Jun 15, 2015 at 05:06 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Bald Eagle close combat

Very Nice indeed.......

Larry

Jun 15, 2015 at 09:46 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Bald Eagle close combat

Fantastic shot !!

Birdie

Jun 15, 2015 at 10:32 PM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Bald Eagle close combat

Great looking shot, I was a bit surprised first time I saw this behavior, you certainly captured it at it's best moment.

Jun 16, 2015 at 01:35 AM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Bald Eagle close combat

Thanks guys

Jun 16, 2015 at 01:14 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Bald Eagle close combat

Photo Scout wrote:
It is really stunning that you were able to capture this shot so well, everything sharp and in focus. It looks like a difficult one for exposure too. The contrast between the eagles and the snow makes for a striking image. Are the eagles over snow in the picture, or is it water?

thank you, the BG is snow. I used manual exposure to set it for the eagles.

Jun 16, 2015 at 01:15 PM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Bald Eagle close combat

Wow, great job capturing that at just the right moment. Amazing shot.

Kevin

Jun 16, 2015 at 01:47 PM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Bald Eagle close combat

Stunning! Definitely a WOW!

Guy

Jun 16, 2015 at 04:27 PM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Bald Eagle close combat

Spectacular image!
Brian

Jun 16, 2015 at 04:45 PM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Bald Eagle close combat

Thanks everyone for taking the time to comment

Jun 16, 2015 at 07:50 PM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Bald Eagle close combat

Awesome
It's the Matrix in bird style

Jun 16, 2015 at 10:04 PM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Bald Eagle close combat

very nicely captured Arash.. they'll even do it at low tide on the mud flats

Jun 17, 2015 at 03:56 AM

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