Though not the best of images this was a thrilling encounter to watch.

The cliffs at Baringo are a fantastic area for birds -especially at first light.
A pair of Lanner Falcons were nesting at one end of the cliffs and this massive female Verreaux's Eagle drifted into their airspace. The female Lanner took to the air and quickly gained height then she flapped twice twisted onto her side then plunged in a deep stoop striking the circling eagle on the back of the head. The female eagle got a sore one and as the Lanner approached again she flipped upside down and clearly indicated there would be no second chance!