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Before The Capture

Before The Capture

There are about 200 eagles in this area and the shad fish are slowly dying. The eagles are having a feeding frenzy.

There are about 200 eagles in this area and the shad fish are slowly dying. The eagles are having a feeding frenzy.
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Magnificent..!

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Excellent

Excellent shot!

Wow what a moment, fantastic. Did he get the fish?

Excellent shot

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A truly superb shot! Class work, Kelly

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That is a Wow! Congrats, amazing work!

So cool

I love this. A time in my life I think I understand the food chain.

Amazing. Perfect capture!

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amazing

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Absolutely fantastic shot. Your timing is impecable, and it is tack-sharp! Man, aren't they magnificent creatures?

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The moment of Truth! Great shot & timing!

nice....

why the fishes are dying there

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The river and lakes in the winter the water starts to lose oxygen in the water and the cold temps start to kill off the shad and other fish. This makes for great opportunities for eagles to each fish

thanks for the explanation

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Holy cow! Great shot! Talk about timing!

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oh the timing on this is amazing!

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Amazing shot.

Magnificent shot well done!

You are seem to eagle eyes at that tlme

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