June 27, 2016. The Cormorant and the Eel

Cormorant (Phalacrocorax Carbo), eating an Eel. The sequence posted here is as it happened. It swallowed the Eel, then the Eel came back up – all alive!

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8 years ago

Wow! What a great series of photos!!

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8 years ago

It’s the first time I’d wish you used video instead of still images!  But the drama of the struggle is well captured.  Thanks!

8 years ago

Reminds me of a few meals I’ve regretted.

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