Eagles 1, Nutria -1 (Caution, a little gore)

I was at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge last week and was able to witness 2 Immature Bald Eagles feeding on what I believe is a Nutria.

All shots are with the 100-400.

Great shots Chris it looks like you were sitting right with them sharing the gore.

Cool series, Chris How exciting to get to see this.
Looks like you had some wonderful light that day!
Did you alert the bird in #3 that he had something stuck to his beak?

what is a nutria?

Nice series! The first one is my favorite. Very crisp shot, and I like the profile.

*googling Nutria*

Thanks everyone.

A nutria is a small beaver-like thing (with a rat tail) from South America that was introduced in the US for its fur. They have ugly orange/yellow teeth.

Nice shots of the eagles Chris....I had never heard of a nutria before so you also gave me a chance to learn about a new animal. The first & third shots are my favourites.

Me = Jealous Nice shots Chris!

T.D. wrote in post #4851438
Thanks everyone.

A nutria is a small beaver-like thing (with a rat tail) from South America that was introduced in the US for its fur. They have ugly orange/yellow teeth.

Often confused with a muskrat .

Here is a nutria link

http://www.nutria.com/​site.php

sugarzebra wrote in post #4851440
Nice shots of the eagles Chris....I had never heard of a nutria before so you also gave me a chance to learn about a new animal. The first & third shots are my favourites.

Thanks. They're considered an invasive species here and you can legally trap them. They breed like there is no tomorrow. They burrow into the banks of streams and cause tons of erosion.

aussieskier wrote in post #4851443
Me = Jealous Nice shots Chris!

I was really lucky. In the right place at the right time.

sugarzebra wrote in post #4851456
Here is a nutria link

http://www.nutria.com/​site.php

Cool. Thanks.

very nice series, I love the eagle on the right in the second photo!

wow, this series turned out great!