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A Bald eagle prepares to grasp a dead hake fish from a whirlpool

The photo shows an Bald eagle, one of many that have gathered to feast on hake fish forced to the surface by whirlpools created by fast running tides between islands early summer, off the waters of Campbell River British Columbia.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Campbell River British Columbia. islands of the coast of., Canada
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Copyright: © Tony Austin