photo sharing and upload picture albums photo forums search pictures popular photos photography help login
mike_horsley | all galleries >> Galleries >> Heron and Egret Rookery - 2016 > 740.jpg
previous | next
13-Aug-2016

740.jpg

This is the start of the most horrific sight I've ever seen in my wildlife photography, and hope to never see again.

I've photographed birds eating fish or small rodents. And of course I've watched many wildlife shows of lions chasing and killing a gazelle, etc. I've always considered that part of nature, but I wasn't prepared for this. So warning to those who may be showing the next few images to young children. The images, along with my descriptions, may be disturbing.

This is the lower nest with the two chicks, plus a chick from a different nest. To our knowledge, we had not seen this behavior before.

Nikon D7000 ,Nikkor 500mm f/4D IF-ED AF-S II
1/640s f/9.0 at 500.0mm iso800 full exif

other sizes: small medium large auto
share
Type your message and click Add Comment
It is best to login or register first but you may post as a guest.
Enter an optional name and contact email address. Name
Name Email
help private comment