wildcritters Nature Photography

LOCATION PHOTO #1394 

Westchester County

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Bald Eagle (j)

[Haliaeetus leucocephalus]

3/2/2021

Westchester County NY

Inexperienced juvenile spots a fat gizzard shad then makes a clumsy but impressive snatch using the talons of his left foot alone. Unable to gain altitude while attempting to balance the load using both feet, the young bird loses his fish breakfast.

Photo# 1394

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