Avian Image of the Week for the week ending November 23rd, 2012: Arash Hazeghi - Boxing bald eagle style-my favorite frame
Congratulations Arash!
I am happy to present you with bald eagle close combat. I usually like to post the image and let it speak for itself, but this frame was quite special for meso I like to give some details. Hope it's not boring
This is an interesting behavior that happens in a split second when an incoming bald eagle buzzes another eagle that is standing on the ground. The attacking eagle extends his talons to hit the standing bird. The standing bird swings backward extending his talons to defend against the incoming bird. Just like a boxer defending against his opponent. The defending eagle is in complete upside down position. The entire action happens in a split second and is extremely difficult to capture with both birds sharp and in ideal position. I hope you enjoy it.
Image was taken in Haines, AK. Background is snow.
1D4 600mm f/4 1/1600sec ISO 1600 handheld. You can see an HD file here
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