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Wedge-tailed Eagle and magpie

Wedge-tailed Eagle and magpie

This brave magpie was taking on the king of the skies here in Australia, the Wedge-tailed eagle. This eagle is the largest bird found within Australia with wing...
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This brave magpie was taking on the king of the skies here in Australia, the Wedge-tailed eagle. This eagle is the largest bird found within Australia with wing spans over 2 meters and they have been know to pick up small sheep. The magpie though was fearless in trying to protect his territory from the Wedgie and while they were flying by I managed to snap this amazing shot.
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Jan, 2015

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Incredible shot!

Go magpie! What an amazing shot!!

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