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Grasping at....

This image was a part of a series of shots taken at Conowingo Dam, Darlington, Maryland, USA. It happened in a matter of seconds to the delight of multiple photographers watching as a chase occurred between an adult North American Bald Eagle and several others younger eagles. In this instance, a young, juvenile Eagle attempted to grasp a newly collected fish.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Darlington, Maryland, United States of America
Copyright: © Mark Bennett