Tawny Eagle with cattle egret prey

This eagle along with its mate had been hunting this egret for several minutes. The egret would hide under our car when the eagles approached. We finally got far enough away and this eagle was able to capture the egret.

comments (6)

Christine Young

Lion

Whoa! Fantastic capture! Posted 5 years ago
1. Eric_S
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you! Posted 5 years ago

Ruth Spigelman

Lion

What an emotive image and raptorial moment captured here! We all know how harsh the natural world is, but must appreciate it is all about finding sustenance and surviving to the next day. Posted 5 years ago
1. Eric_S
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you very much Ruth. This was an amazing event to witness! Posted 5 years ago

NattyOne

Lion

Great shot Eric - stunning Posted 5 years ago
1. Eric_S
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you very much! Posted 5 years ago

The Tawny Eagle

The Tawny Eagle is a large bird of prey. Like all eagles, it belongs to the family Accipitridae. It was once considered to be closely related to the migratory Steppe Eagle, "Aquila nipalensis", and the two forms have previously been treated as conspecific.

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Similar species: Diurnal Birds Of Prey

Species identified by Eric_S