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BIRD FIGHT

Yesterday morning I was taking some photos of a Snowy Egret that was wading along the edge of a small pond looking for minnows, when another Egret dived from above and attacked my egret. A furious dueling battle ensued as each Egret tried to stab the other with its long bill. The bird I’d been watching got the worst of it. It seemed to be wounded and it limped away across the water and then flew, mostly on one wing. The entire battle was over in less than a minute. I guess it was a territorial dispute.

1. THE ATTACK

2. THE DUEL

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MedicineMan4040 wrote in post #18881145
Captive Ural

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2ghr​hqy Ural Owl (captive) by MedicineMan4040, on Flickr

Hi Robert...

That's one beautiful photograph of a regal owl. Very well done.

Tom

BIRD FIGHT(Continued)

3. THE BATTLE CONTINUES

4. THE RETREAT

Since a female red-winged blackbird isn't very colorful, I thought I'd try a soft b&w treatment.

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BlueTraveler wrote in post #18881442
Since a female red-winged blackbird isn't very colorful, I thought I'd try a soft b&w treatment.

IMAGE LINK: https://imageshack.com​/i/pmFhueTEj

Hi Michael...

I don't often like black and white for wildlife, but this one is definitely a wonderful exception. Nice work on the conversion with a full tonal range.

Tom

robamy wrote in post #18881241

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2ghB​Pyf Wing flap by A & R Photography, on Flickr

Love it Rob.

Tom in Arizona wrote in post #18881444
Hi Michael...

I don't often like black and white for wildlife, but this one is definitely a wonderful exception. Nice work on the conversion with a full tonal range.

Tom

Thanks Tom! I told my wife that this is probably the best shot I've taken with with my new Tamron 150-600 lens. She wasn't that impressed.

setagate wrote in post #18881435
BIRD FIGHT

Yesterday morning I was taking some photos of a Snowy Egret that was wading along the edge of a small pond looking for minnows, when another Egret dived from above and attacked my egret. A furious dueling battle ensued as each Egret tried to stab the other with its long bill. The bird I’d been watching got the worst of it. It seemed to be wounded and it limped away across the water and then flew, mostly on one wing. The entire battle was over in less than a minute. I guess it was a territorial dispute.

1. THE ATTACK

2. THE DUEL

setagate wrote in post #18881437
BIRD FIGHT(Continued)

3. THE BATTLE CONTINUES

4. THE RETREAT

Dramatic pics. It must have been fascinating to watch it live.

Yes, it was quite interesting and exciting to watch.

MedicineMan4040 wrote in post #18881439

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2ghL​Nnt This morning's bierd by MedicineMan4040, on Flickr

Nice.

I recognize the background.

setagate wrote in post #18881435
BIRD FIGHT

Yesterday morning I was taking some photos of a Snowy Egret that was wading along the edge of a small pond looking for minnows, when another Egret dived from above and attacked my egret. A furious dueling battle ensued as each Egret tried to stab the other with its long bill. The bird I’d been watching got the worst of it. It seemed to be wounded and it limped away across the water and then flew, mostly on one wing. The entire battle was over in less than a minute. I guess it was a territorial dispute.

1. THE ATTACK

2. THE DUEL

setagate wrote in post #18881437
BIRD FIGHT(Continued)

3. THE BATTLE CONTINUES

4. THE RETREAT

Great series of action pics. They are special for the story they tell. Photographically I like 2 the best.

Whilte-tailed Kite juvenile