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Scavenger
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Scavenger

by Bob McQuade

Gallery: AvianPosted May 28, 2014163 views6 comments
D800 600mm ISO 560 F8 1/1500 sec. Tripod

Frank, the one eyed, leucistic bald eagle uses everything he's got to haul a large halibut carcass out of the water. Perhaps it is his superior scavenging skills that keeps this handicapped bird going?

For anyone interested, there is more on "Frank" on my May 19th blog post.

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Hans Overduin on May 28, 2014 at 4:05 PM
Interesting behavior , well documented ! Cheers, Hans
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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 28, 2014 at 6:17 PM
Great behavioral action Bob, I like the pose, POV, & it's composed well.
Nice detail/DOF - Well done :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on May 30, 2014 at 11:22 PM
Well, it still beats the Turkey as our national bird. :smile: I think that with Eagles it's a case of "What does not kill you only makes me stronger." With one eye, this guy probably just has to be a little tougher than the rest. Nice story, and a fine photo to document Frank. :toast:
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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on May 31, 2014 at 1:16 AM
Powerful image. :toast:
Registered on March 13, 2011, 326 Posts, 1679 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on May 31, 2014 at 4:43 AM
Bob,

Great action captured here, looks like there is not a lot left of the fish :biggrin:
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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on May 31, 2014 at 7:59 PM
Really nice action and exposure here Bob, I like the partial reflection as well. :toast:
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