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20-APR-2009 Hank v/d Velde

20090420 431 Hooded Merganser (M) - SERIES.jpg

Ottawa

Four images:....... THE FINAL CHAPTER - HOODIE LOOSES DINNER

Above photo: Not to be outdone by the Missus, Hoodie hauls in a Catfish for dinner. But....


.....that darn Catfish doesn't give up without a fight. To subdue it, Hoodie shakes it vigorously.


Then, oops, that slippery Catfish flips away right from his mouth.


Hoodie rushes to retrieve it, but was too late as it was scooped up by a Gull.


Hoodie gives the Gull an ear full, but alas, his meal was gone. POOR HOODIE!

THE END

To go to the beginning of the entire series, click http://www.pbase.com/hankvv/image/111049408

Nikon D300 ,Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR
1/500s f/9.0 at 850.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
Dennis Swayze07-May-2009 22:40
Great series and timing...stunning captures Hanks...well done.
Cheers !
Dave Hawkins06-May-2009 00:43
What a series!
the hoodie looks so surprised when the gull swoops in
LOL fantastic
Shelly- VA Beach05-May-2009 23:39
Awww, to add insult to injury!! Great series as usual, Hank!
Len05-May-2009 22:53
Some fast shooting Hank,great captures!!
jychamberland05-May-2009 20:26
beautiful series Hank.
Simon Chandler05-May-2009 19:53
Poor Hoodie. Most entertaining. Excellent series. v
Marco Valk05-May-2009 17:02
very nice series, Hank
Tom Torbert05-May-2009 16:34
Brilliant series... Great story.. How you caught all of this is incredible.. Excellent Hank.. V
Carol Rollins05-May-2009 12:27
Well done Hank. What a wonderful series. Love his expression right before the Gull. ~
Guest 05-May-2009 09:36
oh poor hoodie :) nice comics V
lou_rozensteins05-May-2009 04:56
Once again, a great series of shots. Well done.
January Grey05-May-2009 04:35
Gotta be quick to catch catfish! Poor Hoodie! (not to mention I've got tears from laughing so hard!) Love Hoodie's eyes after the gull snatched his meal! Great timing, Hank...and a fantastic series! V~
Tom Munson05-May-2009 03:55
Another terrific series, Hank! You have had some fun with this guy!
Joanne Kamo05-May-2009 03:24
Awesome job on this series, a gorgeous merganser, love all the expressions and action!
Jess. ( Lady.D.)05-May-2009 03:05
Another great series Hank, well done...
Ann Pettigrew05-May-2009 02:52
I love the head-on view. I didn't even notice the gull at first with the fish. Neat series, Hank.
Jim Coffman05-May-2009 02:12
What a great series! Well done,Hank!
Robert Houde05-May-2009 02:11
Very nice shots but a sad story. That's life with gulls. V.
Michel Jasmin05-May-2009 01:49
Well donme Hank V
Glenn Dean (Vatorman)05-May-2009 01:47
Another great set of images of this fellow's life. BV
Guest 05-May-2009 01:41
Excellent series, great capture, pure natural history!!
Eric Martin05-May-2009 01:18
WoW! amazing capture Hank..V
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