Life and Death in the Marsh--Harrier vs. Coot
Nov 5, 2017 16:04:48 #
These photos were taken from a distance and are therefore not my best, but I thought the story was worth showing. We live nearby a marsh auto tour which gives lots of opportunity for photos. We both knew what a Northern Harrier standing in water meant--a Coot was likely underneath being drowned. So we stopped and watched. I used my Nikon telephoto lens to capture these pictures. Another Harrier came along to steal the meal and upset the plans dramatically. Keep your eye on the black lump.
standing there innocently
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another Harrier tries to steal the meal
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where did it go?
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in for the steal
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dang, this one is heavy
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kerplunk!
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oh no, he is getting away
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amazingly, the Coot is not too injured to swim away after a very close call
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Nov 5, 2017 17:21:55 #
Excellent set. It is wonderful to watch these natural occurrences and be able to photograph them.
Nov 5, 2017 18:22:26 #
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Nov 5, 2017 19:24:07 #
very coolNov 6, 2017 08:00:47 #
Nov 7, 2017 00:09:17 #
This is a wonderful set, Katydid! I find it hard to watch some aspects of "nature" but that's the way it is!
Nov 7, 2017 17:31:11 #
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