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High Speed Predators Face Off (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 days ago by anon6789@lemmy.world to c/animals@lemmy.world

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From Ron Sobers

Peregrine Falcon and Young Eagle ~ Backstory, the speed of the falcon was fast and this photo was taken with water in the background. The Eagle looks a little stunned. Nikon z8, 1/3200, 600mm6.3 lens. NJ

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Before the encounter the Bald Eagle flew pass the area where the falcons live, the falcons (2) started making the Keh- Keh sounds and started flying towards the Eagle and diving towards the Eagle which tried to fly away into the tree line after a few minutes the Eagle reappeared attempted to leave area, I lost sight when the Eagle got hit in the tree line.

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[–] Canajan@piefed.ca 8 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Falcons are like bullets, they’ll dive at prey with insane speed. When I worked in the UAE, falconry is highly addictive for the locals. Some falcons worth hundreds of thousands of Durhams.

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 8 points 5 days ago

I've seen lots of them up close, and always admire their build, but I'd love to one day see one hunting. It must be exciting to see an animal moving at such speed and with such accuracy.

[–] altphoto@lemmy.today 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

What if a snake had wings, legs, talons and a beak and could fly and fight rival snakes?

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Makes me think of Chinese style dragons.

[–] altphoto@lemmy.today 2 points 4 days ago

Ehem. Yeah, that's what I assumed people would immediately think about. All planned specifically.

[–] alexquiniou@lemmy.zip 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Aura battle. Who win ?

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

I feel an eagle's got to have more aura... 🤔

Dual wielding falcons has got you numbers, speed, and agility for a regular fight.