Predator & Prey: R-B Merganser and Oyster Toadfish

[Paul Guris]

Not one of my best due to harsh light and long distance, but I was stunned when this feeding Red-breasted Merganser came up with an Oyster Toadfish. I had caught plenty of these as a kid, but I always thought they were more denizens of the back bays and not a sandy inlet. If anybody has any suggestions on how to improve the shot, please let me know. I can post the original if interested.

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[Alan Murphy]

Looks like you got goo light on the bird and nice sharp details for the distance you had. The fish puts it over the top.

[James Salywoda]

Excellent image Paul the large catch puts it up a notch well done.

[Paul Lagasi]

Pretty cool no matter what the distance....we seldom see these birds up here...and when we do their miles away...nice capture, fish a bonus

[Danny J Brown]

The huge waves and catch make this one a real winner, Paul. I looked at it for a lonnnnggg time so I must have really liked it. Thanks.

DB