Deathmatch by Canon Image Challenge


05-JUL-2018	davev

After an epic battle that continued for a full 5 seconds
the Great Egret came out on top.

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Canon Image Challenge		07-Jul-2018 22:29
Have fun at Bridge. I'll be busy being a human pin cushion at the park. davev

Canon Image Challenge		07-Jul-2018 14:37
Dave V - yes, I was by the fishing dock. We probably saw it as it was in the morning, and very cloudy with off on on light rain, and he decided to come out. Sat night - thanks for the invite, but I am playing bridge up in Plymouth. Jim

Canon Image Challenge		07-Jul-2018 13:46
Sure looks like the same place. Over by the fishing dock? Yeah, it's dark under the canopy, and most of the time, nothing happens until 15 minutes before sundown. We'll be down there tonight, the 7th. If you come down, look for a dark grey Outback with orange ribbons on the rack. There so many of these cars around, it's the only way I can find it in a parking lot, and it helps friends to flag us down while we're out shooting in different areas. davev

Canon Image Challenge		07-Jul-2018 03:06
It could be the same bird. It is probably about the same place, though very different day. I had clouds and rain. July 5 was a nice sunny day. And I had the wrong lens. Jim

Canon Image Challenge		07-Jul-2018 02:48
Sometimes one just gets lucky being in the right place at the right time as you certainly seem to be most of the time. Great shot! Maybe it’s the same bird Jim was shooting over in pending. Paul

Canon Image Challenge		06-Jul-2018 20:17
A great capture of a great catch. Jim

Canon Image Challenge		06-Jul-2018 18:35
You are correct (the second time) it's a mouse. This is on a flooded path. The egret was catching minnows, then it suddenly ran to it's left and grabbed this poor little mouse. It was swift. I don't think the mouse knew what hit him. It was swung around a couple times, dunked a couple time, then down the hatch. Pure dumb luck to catch this happen. And yes, it was a first for me to see one of these shore birds get a rodent. davev

Canon Image Challenge		06-Jul-2018 11:32
That's not a frog! A mouse? I was out and about, party boy that I am, and commented on this image on my phone....my bad. Traveller

Canon Image Challenge		06-Jul-2018 10:18
Food chain. Dave

Traveller		06-Jul-2018 08:04
Poor Mr. Frog! He may have been a fast frog or, a slow one, but it probably made little difference against this supreme hunter with...a beak to kill. Lovely and tailsmanic truth... Best Wishes, Traveller

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