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Cover for From Aquarium to Appetizer: A Tragic Fish Talelt amazes me just how intelligent birds are. What initially appears as chaos to the untrained eye is actually purpose and intent. This Great Blue Heron may look like it's on the verge of losing its slippery snack, but don't be fooled. That fish is holding a one-way ticket to the darkness beyond the curtain of feathers, a place known as Heron's Hideaway.The catch? An invasive catfish, once only seen in aquariums. Its final defense is brutal but clever

From Aquarium to Appetizer: A Tragic Fish Talelt amazes me just how intelligent birds are. What initially appears as chaos to the untrained eye is actually purpose and intent. This Great Blue Heron may look like it's on the verge of losing its slippery snack, but don't be fooled. That fish is holding a one-way ticket to the darkness beyond the curtain of feathers, a place known as Heron's Hideaway.The catch? An invasive catfish, once only seen in aquariums. Its final defense is brutal but clever

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Cover for The anhinga, also known as the snakebird, piano bird, or as I like to call it, the "Amazing Aquatic Dino from Jurassic Park 23," has a unique approach to feeding. These birds often find themselves in a curious and bizarre situation while hunting. With the grace of an underwater ballerina and the enthusiasm of a medieval jouster, the anhinga uses its long, pointed beak to spear fish as it glides through swampy waters. However, since they have no arms, hands, or fingers, removing the fish

The anhinga, also known as the snakebird, piano bird, or as I like to call it, the "Amazing Aquatic Dino from Jurassic Park 23," has a unique approach to feeding. These birds often find themselves in a curious and bizarre situation while hunting. With the grace of an underwater ballerina and the enthusiasm of a medieval jouster, the anhinga uses its long, pointed beak to spear fish as it glides through swampy waters. However, since they have no arms, hands, or fingers, removing the fish

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Cover for Yesterday, I was gifted with the perfect amount of wind to steer a young eagle directly in front of me. As its flight path brought it closer, I found myself reverting to my teenage self, overwhelmed by excitement. A soft "Oh... oh... oh..." built into an uncontrollable crescendo: "OH! OH! OH!!" I wanted to stay quiet. I really did. But how could I remain silent when the sky presented something so perfect, so close? Then the bird landed on a small outcropping of exposed oysters.

Yesterday, I was gifted with the perfect amount of wind to steer a young eagle directly in front of me. As its flight path brought it closer, I found myself reverting to my teenage self, overwhelmed by excitement. A soft "Oh... oh... oh..." built into an uncontrollable crescendo: "OH! OH! OH!!" I wanted to stay quiet. I really did. But how could I remain silent when the sky presented something so perfect, so close? Then the bird landed on a small outcropping of exposed oysters.

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Cover for Rain or shine, eagles will dine. If I had a choice between photographing eagles in the sun or in the rain, I would choose the rain every time. The rain transforms everything about their appearance and the scene. It gives the birds a disheveled, almost punk rock look, while the surroundings take on the feel of a Tim Burton film—dark, moody, and gothic.

Rain or shine, eagles will dine. If I had a choice between photographing eagles in the sun or in the rain, I would choose the rain every time. The rain transforms everything about their appearance and the scene. It gives the birds a disheveled, almost punk rock look, while the surroundings take on the feel of a Tim Burton film—dark, moody, and gothic.

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Cover for I never get tired of watching these birds do what they do best: catch fish. The effort that goes into a single catch is immeasurable. They soar through the air, plunge into a foreign underwater world, and then float on the surface with an injured fish in their talons. I've often wondered if sharks ever swim by, see the chaos unfolding, and think, "Thanks for the delivery," before snatching a two-course meal of fish and bird. Fortunately for this Osprey, that wasn’t the case today.

I never get tired of watching these birds do what they do best: catch fish. The effort that goes into a single catch is immeasurable. They soar through the air, plunge into a foreign underwater world, and then float on the surface with an injured fish in their talons. I've often wondered if sharks ever swim by, see the chaos unfolding, and think, "Thanks for the delivery," before snatching a two-course meal of fish and bird. Fortunately for this Osprey, that wasn’t the case today.

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