13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Beak versus Talon
The water receded and a big catfish got caught in the marsh. I am not sure who spotted the fish first, but by the time we got there the marabou and the fish eagle were locked in a fierce fight over it. It was an epic battle of beak versus talon. As the fight was raging a juvenile eagle positioned himself opportunistically and strategically to benefit from any scraps that might come his way.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 04.2015 |
Date Uploaded: | 09.2015 |
Photo Location: | Masai Mara, Kenya |
Camera: | Canon EOS-1D X |
Copyright: | © Michel Zoghzoghi |