14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
A bald eagle with lunch secured

Bald eagles at Conowingo Dam in winter face fierce competition despite having plentiful of food. This eagle successfully caught the fish and swiftly moved to the trees avoiding other hungry eagles who were ready to snatch the fish. The eagles expressions show how eager he is to get to the woods.

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Date Taken: 11.2016
Date Uploaded: 11.2016
Photo Location: Darlington, Maryland, United States of America
Copyright: © Aniket Gore