Escape of a dead carcass
Pic 2.
A raptor, Eurasian Marsh Harrier and its kill, glossy ibis.
In this pic, the raptor tried to fly away with its kill, but dropped it, as th...
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Pic 2.
A raptor, Eurasian Marsh Harrier and its kill, glossy ibis.
In this pic, the raptor tried to fly away with its kill, but dropped it, as the other boat tours were approaching nearer (and kites around).
We had booked a boat tour for flamingos watching at Bhigwan. They are migratory birds here during winter in MH, India.
Our boat tour operator, Sagar, saw the raptor and diverted the boat, he insisted that we better get one good pic of a raptor in action than the flamingos which are usually in one position.
Such kills are of rare insight.
So, I feel, that waking up early and leaving for a far-off destination was worth it.
This was also clicked from the boat ride.
Clicked at Bhigwan, Pune District, Maharashtra, India
Winter Season, 2019
RAW: _DSC0645
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A raptor, Eurasian Marsh Harrier and its kill, glossy ibis.
In this pic, the raptor tried to fly away with its kill, but dropped it, as the other boat tours were approaching nearer (and kites around).
We had booked a boat tour for flamingos watching at Bhigwan. They are migratory birds here during winter in MH, India.
Our boat tour operator, Sagar, saw the raptor and diverted the boat, he insisted that we better get one good pic of a raptor in action than the flamingos which are usually in one position.
Such kills are of rare insight.
So, I feel, that waking up early and leaving for a far-off destination was worth it.
This was also clicked from the boat ride.
Clicked at Bhigwan, Pune District, Maharashtra, India
Winter Season, 2019
RAW: _DSC0645
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NIKON D5300
Aperture f/5.6 ISO 400 Shutter 1/1250 Focal Length 420/1 
Bhigvan, Maharashtra, IN
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Unseeing
January 22, 2019
Very large wing span, and powerful legs. It appears to have been feeding when it had to take off with its prey. lovely image.
Aarti_Sachin_Soman
January 22, 2019
Thank you so much.... :) You are right. The aggression of the eagle before it flew away was scary. There were 3 Kites trying to get the catch.
Platinum
Aarti_Sachin_Soman
May 07, 2019
.::-) Thank you George. It was the boatman who made sure we get that shot. Not all guide understand our need.
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llowzz
May 07, 2019
Great capture of the other very real side of nature.Love the dark humour of the title,LOL.
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Aeri
November 03, 2019
Thank you mam for participating in my challenge and providing the shot that definately challenge me in choosing the winner from the my favourites images.... And Big congratulations on your well deserved challenge win.... Kind regards Lokesh Aeri
Aarti_Sachin_Soman
November 04, 2019
Thanks for creating the challenge. It's always good have appreciation from this community..
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