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He's behind you.....(try again)

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Posted by Andy Astbury on December 11, 2009 at 3:37 AM
One from the vaults back in February.

Ravens provide a constant source of entertainment when you are in a freezing cold hide, and the tricks they play on White-tailed Eagles are hilarious.

It's surprising just how thick these eagles are as they fall for the same trick over and over again :biggrin:

Taken in the flattest of light money can buy due to heavy snow falling here is a 1024 version:

http://wildlifeinpixels.com/img/1109/WIP00039436-Edit.jpg

D3+390mm
ISO 400
1/800th @ f8 +0.3EV

PP LR3Beta+CS4
Posted by David Sewell on December 11, 2009 at 5:29 AM
I have always thought top predators rely more on brawn than brains, nice to have some confirmation of it. Crows, in contrast, are the brainboxes of the avian world. You capture the atmosphere very well, sooner you than me in that hide!!!

David
Posted by Mike Andrews on December 11, 2009 at 5:52 AM
Very nice Andy. It even makes me feel cold to look at it.

Great shot of both birds. :toast:
Posted by Simon Phillpotts on December 11, 2009 at 6:14 AM
Great stuff Andy, even with the flat light. The image seems to show that the Raven is a bit of a trickster without you even saying it. It also illustrates the size of the Eagle very well. :toast:

I'd love to have a crack at these birds in similar conditions but it sounds like an expensive business. :rolleyes:

Simon
Posted by Ian Butler on December 11, 2009 at 6:18 AM
Brilliant shot Andy. I'm glad I'm sat in a warm office cus that looks mighty cold there. Well worth getting cold fingers for though!! :toast: :toast:
Posted by Jeroen Stel on December 11, 2009 at 8:48 AM
Like the interaction between those predators.
The snow really gives a great sense of what you have experienced and the fox tops it off as prey.

Well worth the effort!

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel
Posted by David Lloyd on December 11, 2009 at 3:38 PM
I think this is a superb shot, three elements and the weather, and the tension is visible too...
Wonderfully done :smile:

David
Posted by Maggie Campbell on December 11, 2009 at 4:03 PM
Interesting behavioural shot. More detail obviously in the larger image. Nice to see the smaller bird out foxing the larger one :wink:

P.S. Has Jan booked your room yet in the home for the bewildered :biggrin: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Andy Astbury on December 11, 2009 at 4:14 PM
Maggie - I am married to Jan - QED I already live in the home of the bewildered :biggrin: :biggrin:

Thanks muchly for the comments folks :toast:
Posted by Major Gilbert on December 12, 2009 at 4:10 AM
Fine shot Andy. Made me smile but thats nature for you.

Major.
Posted by Ian Mason on December 12, 2009 at 6:38 AM
Fantastic! I like the one sneaking in at the back.
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on December 12, 2009 at 4:24 PM
A difficult shot in adverse conditions. Amazing to think detail is still held well with all the falling snow.

Steve :wavey:
Posted by Danny Green on December 13, 2009 at 5:30 AM
Brilliant Shot and I still hate you and Ed and that other dutch fellow for getting these shots. Why don't you put the other one up that the best of the lot. GIT

Danny :toast: :toast: :toast: :mad:
Posted by Andrew Parkinson on December 13, 2009 at 8:42 AM
Great atmosphere and behavior!
Posted by Brett Lewis on December 13, 2009 at 5:38 PM
Enjoyed your work from this trip very much Andy and this is no exception. Great interaction and like the sense of place offered by the weather conditions.

Brett :toast: :wavey: :toast: