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06-Jun-2026

Black Marauder

It's nestling time and the Crows and Ravens have gone a-Viking.
An alliance of Red-winged Blackbirds and Eastern Kingbirds mounted an impressive aerial defense against this particular invader.

(I believe this may have been a Raven based primarily on the croaking sound it emitted)

Nikon D500 ,AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
1/3200s f/5.6 at 290.0mm iso250 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Nirvan Hope08-Jun-2026 20:56
A Zen tale for sure.
globalgadabout08-Jun-2026 20:15
what an edge the image has..cool dynamism fro the stepped subject moment you captured..
pkocinski08-Jun-2026 12:40
Wonderful capture of this action!
Rob Legeland08-Jun-2026 11:52
A very beautiful minimalist composition with these bird silhouettes. Great work! V
Fong Lam08-Jun-2026 03:08
The smaller birds’ pursuit adds tension and movement, turning a simple silhouette scene into a vivid story of instinct, territory, and nest-time courage...excellent! V
larose forest photos08-Jun-2026 01:05
Superb!!!! Crows and ravens not welcomed by smaller birds for sure! VV
Robert Tallent07-Jun-2026 23:01
This is an amazing image; everything from composition to timing to exposure to the "darkroom" work is artfully done.
Dan Opdal07-Jun-2026 21:00
Stunning silhouettes, Kevin. Superb! V
Apostolos Tikopoulos07-Jun-2026 18:25
Lovely and creative work. V
janescottcumming07-Jun-2026 12:57
Love the starkness of this.
joseantonio07-Jun-2026 12:54
great capture in flight.V.
Helen Betts07-Jun-2026 12:37
Perfect timing to catch this dramatic aerial battle, even more so due to the stark silhouettes.