Bald Eagkes love Atlantic Saury

Atlantic Saury are a billfish that congregate in the Canso Strait between Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island every November. They're a perfect size for the local eagle population, who pig out for a few weeks. Sometimes we also see Leatherback Turtles and Humpback whales feeding on them.
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Excellent series Ian! I really like first image...dining on the fly! Wish we had more Eagles here.

txcanon wrote in post #19147093
Excellent series Ian! I really like first image...dining on the fly! Wish we had more Eagles here.

Many thanks Brad. I would guess there were 200 eagles in the immediate area, but not all super involved. They've been stuffing themselves for a few days already.

Wallace River wrote in post #19146695
Atlantic Saury are a billfish that congregate in the Canso Strair between Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island every November. They're a perfect size for the local eagle population, who pig out for a few weeks. Sometimes we also see Leatherback Turtles and Humpback whales feeding on them.
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IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2k2x​TXf _D8I7979 Bald Eagle fishing for Atlantic Saury at the Canso Causeway by Ian Murray, on Flickr
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https://flic.kr/p/2k2x​gxa_D8I7879 by Ian Murray, on Flickr
5. The Grey Seals like them too, and turn on their back to eat.
https://flic.kr/p/2k2x​kZg_D8I7544 Grey Seal by Ian Murray, on Flickr
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https://flic.kr/p/2k2y​1RF_D8I7539 Bald Eagle fishing for Atlantic Saury at the Canso Causeway by Ian Murray, on Flickr
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With millions of fish in the water, they still fight over another one's catch.
https://flic.kr/p/2k2t​zJk_D8I7572 Bald Eagle fishing for Atlantic Saury at the Canso Causeway by Ian Murray, on Flickr

This is a phenomenal series! Couldn't get better!

Gregsiem wrote in post #19147153
This is a phenomenal series! Couldn't get better!

Thanks Greg, much appreciated!

Excellent series, Ian.

If I were an eagle I might actually try to steal the fish from the seals' mouth!

Great series! Quite jealous, my trip this November to photograph the migration is canceled due to covid/$$. Even had a 800mm lined up for a week from CPS.

Levina de Ruijter wrote in post #19147185
Excellent series, Ian.
If I were an eagle I might actually try to steal the fish from the seals' mouth!

Hi Levina! I’m not so sure that would be a good idea on the Eagle’s part. Thanks for commenting!

Pigpen101 wrote in post #19147208
Great series! Quite jealous, my trip this November to photograph the migration is canceled due to covid/$$. Even had a 800mm lined up for a week from CPS.

Thanks for the kind comment. There is no migration involved here though… Our Eagles stay all winter.

Lucky you!