We went to Potter’s Marsh and walked the path last night after dinner. It has been so gorgeous lately, we have been blessed, so we decided to get out and enjoy it. As we drive up in the parking lot I see this seagull literally attacking an eagle. As we got closer I started snapping as soon as we got on the path. It did not take me long to see what was going on. Seagulls were all over laying their eggs and the eagles were right there to eat them.
The eagle is frantically trying to get her away from him. He flies high and then drops quickly but she won’t budge.
Here she is on his back, getting him. She is squacking and attacking. I am cheering for her but I know she is going to lose this battle.
Here he is after he has enjoyed his bounty.
Watching this made me think of mothers and what we would not do to protect our children. And then I thought of all those threats disguised as beautiful and majestic.
wow…this is intense…
the best action i get to see around here
are the seagulls fighting for fries
in the burger king parking lot….
ahaha…
must have been hard to watch
at the same time though…
amazing scenes Leaca! what an amazing place to live!
i have really missed seeing the beauty that is through your lens and i thank you for sharing this part of your world today…such a special series
stunning shots…just stunning
@Geek inc — It is strange how nature shows no mercy and I get to see it a lot here but strangely enough I think the eagle tolerated her well instead of pummeling her. Almost like he was saying “Sorry chick I have to eat!”, if we could only hear what they were saying. LOL>
such beautiful images… AK must be beautiful this time of year!